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world-newsBeginner2 min read6/16/2026

Questions remain after the Air India crash

A year after the Air India flight crashed near Ahmedabad, investigators still do not know for sure why it fell from the sky. The crash killed 260 people. The plane crashed soon after take-off and hit a medical college campus. Investigators are still checking flight data, the engines, the plane’s systems, repair records, and human actions. One early report said two fuel switches moved to the off position after take-off. People also still study the cockpit voices and the backup turbine. The final report is not ready yet.

A year ago, an Air India plane crashed near Ahmedabad in India. It was flying to London. The crash killed 260 people. It happened soon after take-off. The plane hit a medical college campus.

Investigators still do not know the full reason. They are still looking at flight data, the plane’s systems, the engines, repair records, and human actions.

An early report said two fuel switches moved to the off position shortly after take-off. This cut fuel to both engines. Some people think this may point to a pilot action. Others think the crew may have tried to save the plane.

Investigators also look at the cockpit voices and a backup windmill-like device that can give power in an emergency. The final report is still not ready.