By Hamad 
Air India AI-171 Crash: Preliminary Report Finds No Mechanical Failure
AI 171 Crash. NEW DELHI – There’s an important update about the Air India AI-171 plane crash in Ahmedabad. The airline’s boss, Campbell Wilson, has announced that the first look into the crash found no problems with the plane’s parts or how it was kept up.
This news was shared in a message to Air India workers and was also confirmed by the first checks done by the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB).
No Evidence of Technical Failure in AI-171 Crash
The AI-171 crash surprised many aviation experts and the public. But Mr. Wilson confirmed that all the regular maintenance was done on the plane before the flight. Also, there were no problems found with the quality of the fuel.
Mr. Wilson stated, “The first report shows no issues with the plane’s parts or maintenance, and all needed upkeep was done.”
According to the first findings, both engines stopped working because their fuel was cut off shortly after the plane reached its fastest speed recorded. The switches that cut off fuel to Engine 1 and Engine 2 were turned off almost at the same time, within one second of each other. This caused the engine power numbers (N1 and N2 values) to drop, leading to the engines losing their push.
Fuel Cutoff Switches Activated Mid-Takeoff
One of the most concerning things from the first report is that neither pilot said they turned off the fuel cutoff switches.
In the recording from the cockpit (CVR), one pilot is heard asking, “Why did you cutoff?” The other pilot answered, “I didn’t.”
This made aviation safety expert Amitabh Ranjan wonder:
“During the busy time of takeoff, it’s not possible for someone to do that…
AI 171 Crash.The fuel switch was not operated by either pilot. It could be a quality issue [with the switch itself]. I don’t think the companies that made the plane will admit there’s something wrong with their product.”
At 08:08:42 UTC (a specific time), the plane reached a speed of 180 knots. Right after that, the fuel was cut off. A few seconds later, a backup pump (RAT hydraulic pump) turned on automatically to provide power because the engines had failed.
No Pilot Error or Health Concerns Found
The report also said it was unlikely that the pilots made a mistake because of their health or if they were drunk.
AI 171 Crash.Both pilots passed alcohol tests before the flight, and there were no signs of any medical problems.
Mr. Wilson confirmed in his letter, “There were no mistakes during takeoff, and the pilots had passed all required checks.”
Final Report Yet to Be Concluded : AI 171 Crash
While these findings give some initial clarity, Campbell Wilson warned against making quick judgments.
He stressed, “This is a first report. It doesn’t say what caused the accident, nor does it make any official suggestions.”
AI 171 Crash.He reminded Air India staff that people will naturally guess and spread rumors in such a big case. However, the airline must stick to its goals of improving and continue to put passenger safety first.
Air India’s Focus Remains on Support and Safety : AI 171 Crash
While the investigation is ongoing, Mr. Wilson encouraged Air India employees to keep doing their main jobs—helping the families affected, assisting those who were hurt, and making sure flying is safe and dependable.
He said, “Until a final report or conclusion is made, we must stick to the values that have helped Air India change over the last three years.”
The first findings have brought both relief and new questions about airplane systems, how things can be manually overridden, and the chance of electrical or part problems that aren’t related to maintenance.
Conclusion
The Air India AI-171 crash in Ahmedabad reminds us sadly how complex and precise modern flying needs to be.
AI 171 Crash.While the first investigation says there were no mechanical failures or human mistakes, many questions remain.
Everyone is waiting for the final report, hoping it will provide answers that improve safety rules and stop similar incidents from happening again.