Fuel switches found in ‘RUN’ position: Aftermath of AI 171 crash in images; what the wreckage shows

The preliminary report from the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau details the Air India flight AI 171 crash on June 12, attributing it to a sudden fuel cutoff to both engines three seconds after takeoff from Ahmedabad. The report includes critical images and timelines, revealing that the Boeing 787 descended rapidly, hitting trees and a building, with cockpit recordings indicating confusion among the pilots regarding the engine shutdown.

Explain It To Me Like I’m 5: The Air India flight AI 171 crashed shortly after takeoff because both engines suddenly lost fuel, causing the plane to lose power and crash into a building.

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