Air India Airplane crash report: Air India commented on Saturday shortly after the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) released a preliminary report on the fatal crash of an AI171 plane.
In a post on X, Air India said early Saturday that it was “committed” to help the victims' families.
“Air India is in solidarity with families and families affected by the AI171 accident. We continue to lament the losses and are fully committed to providing support during this difficult time.”
Air India said it had approved “receiving a preliminary report released by the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) on July 12, 2025.”
AAIB's report on the Air India plane crash crash reveals a disastrous series of events that unfolded within 90 seconds of takeoff. One of the pilots finds that the fuel was unexpectedly cut off by both engines.
In a statement, Air India said it is working with AAIB in the course of the investigation.
“Air India is working closely with stakeholders, including regulators, and as the investigation progresses, we continue to work fully with AAIB and other authorities.”
However, the airline has refused to comment further and provide “specific details” given the aggressive nature of the AAIB probe.
Air India plane crash fall: AAIB report
A 15-page AAIB report on the Air India plane crash describes bone-freezing what happened 90 seconds after takeoff, with both engines unexpectedly shutting down during the first climb.
A dramatic conversation between the killed pilots was also revealed, with one of them realising that the fuel was cut off. Other pilots say he did not begin such action.
“Why did you cut off?” The response was, “I didn't.”
Flight data recovered from the aircraft's enhanced aerial flight recorder (EAFR) revealed that the fuel cutoff switches on both engines move from one second to the cutoff at altitude just after lift-off.
This private shutdown caused the deployment of RAM air turbines (rats), which began to lose altitude almost immediately and could not maintain drive flights.
According to AAIB, the pilot re-replaced the fuel switch in an attempt to regenerate both engines. Engine 1 showed signs of recovery thrust, but Engine 2 was not stable.
Final Distress Call – “Mayday” was sent to 08:09 UTC just seconds before the aircraft crashed into a home outside the airport.
The final report is expected in the coming months.
