The ongoing investigation into the tragic crash of Air India flight 171 has shifted its focus to the movement of the engine fuel control switches, according to a report by The Air Current. This development comes as India’s Aircraft Accident Investigation Board (AAIB) is poised to release its preliminary findings on the incident. The crash, which occurred on June 12, resulted in the deaths of 260 individuals, including 241 passengers aboard the Boeing 787 Dreamliner and additional casualties on the ground. Remarkably, one passenger survived the disaster. The report, citing multiple sources familiar with the investigation, suggests that attention on the fuel control switches may indicate potential pilot error. Aviation experts not directly involved in the investigation have speculated that a single-engine failure shortly after takeoff could have led to a critical mistake. In such scenarios, pilots are trained to cut off fuel to a malfunctioning engine. However, if the wrong engine was inadvertently shut down, it would have left the aircraft without power, making recovery nearly impossible given the low altitude and limited time. Despite these insights, NDTV has not independently verified the claims made in The Air Current’s report or confirmed pilot error as a definitive cause. The absence of a multi-operator message from Boeing or GE operators following initial black box readings suggests that mechanical failure is not currently suspected as a primary factor. As India adheres to International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) guidelines, the preliminary report is expected within 30 days of the crash, likely by July 11. The aviation community and public await further details to understand the causes behind this unprecedented Boeing 787 accident.