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Ahmedabad plane crash: AI171 prelim report reveals 'fuel to engines cut off in 3 seconds'

IndiaTimes Saturday, 12 July 2025 ()
A preliminary report on the Air India AI171 crash reveals a potential fuel supply cutoff to both engines shortly after takeoff. The investigation highlights conflicting pilot statements and a possible mechanical fault with the fuel control switches, as indicated in a 2018 safety bulletin.
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