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Preliminary Probe Report Reveals SHOCKING Details Of AI171’s Cockpit Audio | AI171 Crash Report

A chilling preliminary report by India’s Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) confirms that both engines of Air India’s Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner shut down seconds after takeoff from Ahmedabad on June 12, killing at least 270 people. The aircraft was airborne for just 32 seconds before slamming into buildings near BJ Medical College. Crucially, cockpit recordings capture a moment of confusion: one pilot asks, “Why did you cut off?” to which the other replies, “I didn’t.” Investigators found both fuel control switches had flipped from ‘RUN’ to ‘CUTOFF’, triggering total engine failure. The RAT deployed, signaling power loss, and the plane began a rapid descent. Despite efforts to restart, only one engine partially responded. Sabotage is ruled out, but scrutiny now falls on a 2018 FAA advisory and maintenance history. The probe will focus on whether faulty switches or human error led to one of India’s deadliest aviation disasters. #AirIndiaCrash #DreamlinerDisaster #AI171 #PlaneCrashProbe #AAIB #AviationDisaster #AhmedabadCrash #AircraftEngines #CockpitAudio #AviationSafety #IndiaPlaneCrash #Boeing787 #RunToCutoff #CrashInvestigation #FlightAI171 #AviationNews #RATDeployment #EngineFailure #BoeingProbe #FlightRecorder ~HT.96~GR.125~ED.102~

Hamas tells mediators it accepts latest Gaza ceasefire proposal, reports claim

Hamas tells mediators it accepts latest Gaza ceasefire proposal, reports claim Hamas on Monday informed mediators that it had accepted a ceasefire deal proposal submitted to it the day before, according to international and Israeli outlets. READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2025/08/18/hamas-tells-mediators-it-accepts-latest-gaza-ceasefire-proposal-reports-claim Subscribe to our channel. Euronews is available on Dailymotion in 12 languages

US envoy to discuss further steps with Israel after Lebanon commits to disarming Hezbollah

US envoy to discuss further steps with Israel after Lebanon commits to disarming Hezbollah US special envoy to Lebanon Tom Barrack said his team would discuss a long-term deal with Israel after Beirut endorsed a US-backed plan for Hezbollah to disarm. READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2025/08/18/us-envoy-to-discuss-ceasefire-with-israel-after-lebanon-commits-to-disarming-hezbollah Subscribe to our channel. Euronews is available on Dailymotion in 12 languages