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Air India Crash: Pilot Error or Technical Fault? No Theory Holds Up

Air India Crash | This tragedy reminds us that aviation safety depends on patient and thorough investigation – not media soundbites or unqualified expert commentary. We owe it to the victims and their families to get the facts right, not just fast.

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Air India Crash: Report Sparks Unfounded Theories

Over the weekend, the Indian Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau released a preliminary report on last month’s crash of Air India flight 171, which killed 260 people, 19 of them on the ground.

The aim of a preliminary report is to present factual information gathered so far and to inform further lines of inquiry. However, the 15-page document has also led to unfounded speculation and theories that are currently not supported by the evidence.

Here’s what the report actually says, why we don’t yet know what caused the Air India crash, and why it’s important not to speculate.

What The Preliminary Report Does Say

What we know for certain about the Air India crash is that the aircraft lost power in both engines just after takeoff.

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