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Air India plane crash: Pilots question preliminary probe report's intent, cite ambiguities

IndiaTimes Saturday, 12 July 2025 ()
Pilots express concerns and skepticism regarding the AAIB report on the AI-171 incident, questioning the timing of engine shutdowns and the failure of the emergency locator transmitter. They highlight ambiguities in the report, the lack of transparency in the investigation, and the exclusion of experienced pilots from the investigation team.
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