Air India AI 171 Crash: Preliminary Report Expected This Week as Probe Focuses on Engine Control Failures

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:27pm on 09 Jul 2025,Wednesday India

India’s Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) is set to release its preliminary report on the June 12 Air India Boeing 787 crash near Ahmedabad—dubbed Flight AI 171—likely by July 11, aligning with the 30‑day ICAO deadline . The crash claimed 260 lives (241 onboard, 19 on ground). Authorities recovered both black boxes intact and are analysing them alongside reconstructed wreckage at a secure site, with US NTSB and Boeing experts assisting . Early investigation is focusing on engine fuel-control switch movements as a potential factor . The report may offer critical insights into causes and safety protocols before the final findings. (PC: India Today)

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