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AI 171 crash probe looking at sabotage angle too: Minister

IndiaTimes Monday, 30 June 2025
The investigation into the Air India AI 171 crash in Ahmedabad on June 12 is exploring all possibilities, including sabotage, according to Junior Civil Aviation Minister Murlidhar Mohol. The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) is analyzing the black box data, recovered CVR and FDR, to determine the cause of the accident.
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