
'Was this avoidable?': Families of Flight 171 crash victims seek answers
created: July 12, 2025, 10:47 a.m. | updated: July 12, 2025, 7:43 p.m.
': Families of Air India crash victims seek answers9 hours ago Share Save Samira Hussain South Asia correspondent Share SaveBBCFor days, Imtiyaz Ali had been anxiously awaiting the findings of a preliminary report into last month's Air India crash that killed his brother, sister-in-law, and their two young children.
A preliminary investigative report released on Saturday in India said fuel to the engines of the plane cut off just seconds after take-off.
Vihaan tells her that he won't fly Air India ever again.
He was hoping for answers from the preliminary report, but after watching the news, said he was left with more questions.
"The report mentions the pilots discussing who turned off fuel and a possible issue with the fuel control switch.
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