Air India crash 2025 News

Families of 65 AI-171 crash victims hire Beasley Allen, the firm behind the Boeing 737 MAX lawsuits, to sue Boeing & Air India.

A preliminary report by the Air Accidents Investigation Bureau (AAIB) revealed that the aircraft’s engines had shut down just seconds after take-off due to fuel supply being cut off.

The Air India Ahmedabad crash investigation now focused on the captain's actions. A WSJ report, citing cockpit recordings, indicated the captain cut fuel to engines shortly after takeoff, sparking a critical inquiry into the tragic June 12 disaster.  

The Indian Commercial Pilots’ Association (ICPA) on Sunday condemned 'insinuations of pilot suicide' as baseless and insensitive, saying the crew acted in line with their training for an emergency. The pilots' associations have also questioned the selective media leaks hinting at pilot error ahead of the publication of the preliminary report.

The preliminary AAIB report on the Air India AI171 crash revealed a chilling cockpit exchange: "Why did you cut off fuel?" as both engines' fuel switches inexplicably moved to 'Cutoff' before the fatal crash in Ahmedabad.  

Air India has strongly refuted allegations by British law firm Stewarts Law of coercing AI 171 crash victims' families into financial disclosures for compensation. The airline asserts its questionnaire is for verifying family ties for interim payments, while the firm claims exploitation.

An Air India pilot simulation of the AI 171 crash points to a potential technical malfunction, with experts suggesting dual engine failure due to power or hydraulic loss, as the official investigation continues.

A Bengaluru-based doctor was deboarded from an Air India Express flight after allegedly threatening to crash the plane during a dispute over cabin baggage. Legal action has been initiated.  

Affected passengers will be contacted in advance and given options to rebook at no additional charge or to receive a full refund.