Fuel switches cut off before Air India crash
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According to the preliminary investigation report, the crash occurred due to both engines of the plane shutting down.
The Enhanced Airborne Flight Recorders, or black boxes, of AI-171 that crashed in Ahmedabad | Photo Credit: Special arrangement
The report highlights a critical fuel cutoff switch transition from "run" to "cutoff" seconds after takeoff, leading to dual engine failure. Watch the full report., India Videos News, Times Now
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