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Air India tragedy: Crash report a ‘cover-up’, say AI171 victims’ kin

IndiaTimes Sunday, 13 July 2025 ()
Relatives of the Air India crash victims are denouncing the preliminary probe as a cover-up, alleging it protects the airline, Boeing, and the Indian government. Families are rejecting compensation offers and planning legal action, suspecting mechanical faults or maintenance issues rather than pilot error.
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