Preliminary Report Reveals Cockpit Confusion Before Air India Crash

A preliminary report on the Air India crash that killed 260 reveals cockpit confusion after both engine fuel cutoff switches were almost simultaneously activated. Pilots questioned the cause amid failed engine restarts, leading to fuel starvation and the tragic crash shortly after takeoff, raising serious safety concerns.

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