Air India AI171 Crash: AAIB Examines Components, 'Nothing Ruled Out' Yet

• The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) is examining aircraft components and various aspects of the fatal Air India AI171 crash.
• The accident, which occurred on June 12, 2025, soon after takeoff from Ahmedabad, killed 260 people.
• The investigation is comprehensive, covering technical, operational, organizational, and human factors, using the SHELL model approach.
• AAIB operates on a 'theory of elimination,' scrutinizing Software, Hardware, Environment, and Liveware elements.
• A preliminary report noted fuel supply to both engines was cut off, causing confusion, and a recent report suggested deliberate pilot action as a possible cause.

Why It Matters: AAIB continues its thorough investigation into the Air India AI171 crash, leaving no potential cause unexamined.