
Air India Flight AI171 Crash: Preliminary Report Insights
On June 12, Air India flight AI171 tragically crashed shortly after taking off from Ahmedabad, resulting in the loss of 259 lives. The preliminary report from the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) reveals that both engines lost fuel supply mere seconds into the flight. Cockpit recordings show a tense exchange between the pilots, with one questioning why the fuel was cut off. Despite attempts to restart the engines, only one partially regained power before impact. The investigation continues, with no immediate evidence of sabotage but prior warnings regarding potential fuel switch flaws ignored. This incident marks a significant tragedy in India's aviation history.