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Air India Crash: Investigators Probe Possible Deliberate Act

7/16/2025

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A preliminary report on the tragic Air India crash that claimed 260 lives on June 12 reveals that both engine fuel cutoff switches were activated shortly after takeoff. Investigators are now delving into whether this was a tragic accident or a deliberate act. The findings have sparked numerous questions, leaving pilot associations urging caution as the investigation unfolds.

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A preliminary report on the tragic Air India crash that claimed 260 lives on June 12 reveals that both engine fuel cutoff switches were activated shortly after takeoff. Investigators are now delving into whether this was a tragic accident or a deliberate act. The findings have sparked numerous questions, leaving pilot associations urging caution as the investigation unfolds.