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Air India plane crash: 'Thrust not achieved...falling... Mayday', AI pilot's last words

IndiaTimes Saturday, 14 June 2025 ()
Air India Flight 171 crashed into a hostel in Ahmedabad after a failed take-off. The pilot's distress call indicated a lack of thrust moments before the crash. Investigators are analyzing the black box to determine the cause of the thrust failure, as initial assessments found no prior warnings or anomalies during the take-off roll.
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