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AI171 crash: Probe gives ‘clarity yet spurs new questions’, says Air India CEO

IndiaTimes Monday, 14 July 2025 ()
A preliminary investigation into the Air India AI-171 crash on June 12th has ruled out mechanical failures, maintenance issues, fuel quality problems, and pilot medical conditions. CEO Campbell Wilson urged caution against premature conclusions, emphasizing that the investigation is ongoing.
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Aviation expert Terry Tozer comments on preliminary findings into the Air India crash in which investigators say the fuel supply was manually cut off. Report by Etemadil. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

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