Union Civil Aviation Minister K. Rammohan Naidu on Saturday (July 12, 2025) said that it is immature to jump to conclusions at the juncture over the recent Air India flight crash in Ahmedabad, as the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has only released the preliminary report.

A month after the Air India plane crashed on the bustling medical hostel complex near Ahmedabad airport, charred trees, soot-covered walls, and empty buildings now serve as grim reminders of the deadliest aviation accident in a decade.

Investigators probing the June crash of Air India Flight 171, which killed 260 people, have uncovered a perplexing clue:

The Mumbai Zonal Office of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Saturday said it had conducted search operations at multiple locations in Ahmedabad, Jaipur, Jabalpur, and Pune in connection with an ongoing investigation into cyber fraud activities allegedly carried out by M/s Magnatel BPS Consultants and LLP.

The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has released its preliminary report on the Ahmedabad plane crash, shedding light on the incident's possible cause. According to the report, the aircraft suffered a catastrophic loss of engine power due to a sudden halt in fuel supply.

Ahmedabad: A Surat resident was arrested at the Ahmedabad airport on Friday for allegedly travelling on a fraudulently obtained Indian passport. Pramo.

AAIB’s preliminary report on the Ahmedabad plane crash highlights confusion over fuel switches of the Boeing 787-8, suggesting pilot error during takeoff.

The Enhanced Airborne Flight Recorders, or black boxes, of AI-171 that crashed in Ahmedabad | Photo Credit: Special arrangement