Air India crash report leaves more questions than answers
The report included a cockpit transcript where pilots discussed who turned off the fuel, with one denying it, and experts state it is not easy to accidentally cut off fuel switches.
The London Gatwick -bound flight crashed moments after taking off from Ahmedabad airport, killing all but one of the 242 people on board and approximately 19 on the ground.
Despite the fuel switches being returned to normal and engines attempting to recover, both had lost thrust, causing the plane to come down in a residential area.
Victims' families are seeking justice and answers, expressing deep concerns about the findings and calling for full transparency and accountability in the ongoing investigation.
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