Initial Reports for AI-171 Crash Released

The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has released the initial investigation report indicating the early causes of Air India flight AI-171’s crash in Ahmedabad.

Initial Reports for AI-171 Crash Released
What Was the Crash?

On June 12, 2025, an Air India plane named Flight AI171, which was flying to London, crashed after taking off from Ahmedabad.

This sad accident caused 260 people to lose their lives, including some people on the ground.

Now, the first report about the accident has come out. It tells us some early facts about what happened.

What Did the Report Find?

The report says the plane lost power just a few seconds after takeoff. It reached full speed in 3 seconds. Then, both engines stopped getting fuel.

This happened because two important switches called 'fuel control switches' moved from “RUN” position to “CUTOFF” position.

This change stopped the fuel from going to the engines, and the engines turned off.

The report also says that after the cutoff, one pilot asked the other, “Why did he cut off?” The other said, “I did not do so.”

This means the pilots did not turn the switches off on purpose.

What Are Fuel Control Switches?

Fuel Control Switches are like on/off switches for the airplane’s engines.

“RUN” means fuel goes in, and the engine works.

“CUTOFF” means fuel stops, and the engine turns off.

The Fuel Control Switches

These switches are made to be safe. A pilot must lift and move them carefully, somewhat like how locks in our homes work.

So it is very strange that the switches moved by themselves.

What Happened After the Engines Stopped?

When both engines turned off, a small emergency device called the 'RAT' (Ram Air Turbine) came out of the airplane. It is like a small windmill that spins in the air and makes emergency power for the plane.

Ram Air Turbine (RAT) in the belly of an airplane

The pilots moved the switches back to “RUN” in 10 to 14 seconds. But the plane was already flying too low and could not get back up.

The plane crashed less than 1 kilometre from the airport.

Were There Any Warnings?

In 2018, a U.S. safety group called the FAA warned airlines. They said these switches could turn off by mistake because of a computer problem.

But the check was only advice, not a rule, so Air India did not do it.

There are some reports that say that in 2019, a plane in Japan also had the same switch problem.

What Will Happen Next?

This report is just the start. The pilots were trained and tried their best. It will be wrong to blame them without knowing the whole truth.

The crash may have happened because of a computer issue, a machine problem, or both.

Experts will now look more closely to find the real reason for this crash.

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