The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau has released a preliminary report on its probe into the Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad, in which 241 people onboard the aircraft were killed, and only one survived.
According to the probe report, both engines of the aircraft shut down mid-air, and the flight crashed just 32 seconds after takeoff. The report has ruled out any bird-hit or bird activity that could have impacted the flight.
Here are the updates on the Air India Crash probe report
Air India Crash: Aircraft Flap May Have Been Wrongly Positioned
NDTV reviews the position of the flap of the Air India flight 171 that crashed seconds after taking off from Ahmedabad airport on June 12.
No Proof To Suggest Sabotage, Bird Hit In Air India Plane Crash Report
A preliminary investigation report into the Air India plane crash that killed at least 274 people in Ahmedabad last month has not found any immediate evidence to suggest a possible sabotage or bird hit. "No significant bird activity is observed in the vicinity of the flight path," the report released by the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) in the early hours of Saturday said.
The report also did not mention any possible sabotage and instead indicated a possible fuel switch as the reason behind the crash that was one of the deadliest in recent times.
Boeing President And CEO Kelly Ortberg Offers "Full Support" To Investigation Into Air India Plane Crash
A statement from Boeing President and CEO Kelly Ortberg on Air India Flight 171.
— Boeing Airplanes (@BoeingAirplanes) June 12, 2025
Full statement: https://t.co/CtZuIKoa4T pic.twitter.com/9OEkC8RURx
"We Continue To Support Investigation": Boeing On Air India Plane Crash
After the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) released a preliminary report on its probe into the Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad on early Saturday, Boeing said it will continue to support investigation and defer to AAIB for more information.
“Our thoughts remain with the loved ones of the passengers and crew on board Air India Flight 171, as well as everyone affected on the ground in Ahmedabad. We continue to support the investigation and our customer," Boeing said.
"We will defer to the AAIB to provide information about AI171, in adherence with the United Nations International Civil Aviation Organisation protocol known as Annex 13," it added.
Inside The Cockpit: How Air India Flight Ended In Disaster
A preliminary report into the Air India crash that killed 260 people last month showed the plane's engines fuel cutoff switches almost simultaneously flipped from run to cutoff, starving the engines of fuel.
"We Continue To Mourn Loss": Air India On Ahmedabad Plane Crash Probe Report
Air India stands in solidarity with the families and those affected by the AI171 accident. We continue to mourn the loss and are fully committed to providing support during this difficult time.
— Air India (@airindia) July 11, 2025
We acknowledge receipt of the preliminary report released by the Aircraft Accident…
Air India Plane Crash Report: What Are Fuel Switches At Centre Of Air India Crash Probe
The preliminary report from investigators probing the Air India crash that killed 260 people showed that seconds after takeoff, the Boeing 787 plane's engine fuel control switches were switched off briefly, starving them of fuel.
Engines Quarantined, Fuel Tested: Key Progress In Plane Crash Investigation
• Wreckage site activities, including drone photography/videography, are complete, and the wreckage is now in a secure area near the airport.
• Both engines were retrieved and quarantined in an airport hangar.• Key components for further examination have been identified and quarantined.
• Fuel samples from bowsers and tanks tested satisfactory at the DGCA's lab.
• Limited fuel samples from the APU filter and left wing's refuel/jettison valve will be tested at a suitable facility.
• Postmortem reports of crew and passengers are being analysed to align aeromedical and engineering findings.
• No recommended actions for B787-8 or GE GEnx-1B operators/manufacturers at this stage.
• Investigation continues, with the team reviewing additional evidence, records, and stakeholder information
Air India Plane Crash: A Timeline Of Key Events
A preliminary report into the Air India crash that killed 260 people last month showed that seconds after taking off, the plane's engines fuel cutoff switches almost simultaneously flipped from run to cutoff, starving the engines of fuel.
'I Didn't Cut Off Fuel': Last Chat Of Pilots On Air India Plane That Crashed
A month after the Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad that killed 270 people, a preliminary report into the worst aviation accident in India in decades showed the engines' fuel cutoff switches shifting from cutoff to run within seconds of each other.
"Why did you cut off?" one of the pilots was heard asking the other in the cockpit voice recording. The other pilot responded that he did not do so.
Air India Plane First Hit Trees Then Crashed Into Building 293 Feet Away, Says Report
As the aircraft was losing altitude, it initially made contact with a series of trees and an incineration chimney inside the Army Medical Corps compound before impacting the northeast wall of Building A. The distance between the tree on which the aircraft made its initial contact and the point on Building A where the aircraft impacted is 293 ft.
As the aircraft moved forward, it continued fragmenting and collided with other structures and vegetation. The impact witness marks on the building and aeroplane indicated a likely nose-up attitude (about 8 degrees) and wings level.
Aircraft Wreckage Was Spread Over 1000x400 Feet Area, Says Probe Report
The probe report revealed that after takeoff, the aircraft impacted the BJ Medical College hostel, which is 0.9 NM from the departure end of Runway 23. The Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT) was not activated during this event. The wreckage, from the first impact point till the last identified aircraft item, was distributed in an area of approximately. 1000 ft x 400 ft.
Probe Report Reveals Summary Of Events Based On Flight Data
Key Takeaways From Air India Probe Report On Ahmedabad Plane Crash
The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau has released a preliminary report on its probe into the Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad, in which 241 people onboard the aircraft were killed, and only one survived.
Here are the key takeaways from the 15-page report:
