Air India Flight AI171 Tragedy: Causes and Consequences

Aviation regulators are investigating the Air India Flight AI171 crash in Ahmedabad that killed 260 people, with early findings pointing to mid-air fuel cutoff caused by cockpit switch movement. Despite experienced pilots at the controls, the Boeing 787-8 lost all engine thrust seconds after takeoff. This article analyzes the preliminary AAIB report, crew bios, system design flaws, and what this means for global aviation safety.