New Delhi: A fake message claiming to be a preliminary investigation report into an alleged crash of Air India Flight AI-171 is circulating widely on WhatsApp. The Press Information Bureau (PIB) took to social media to issue a fact-check.

The tragic crash of Air India’s AI171 on June 12, which claimed 270 lives in one of the worst airline disasters in recent years, has triggered a crisis of confidence in Indian aviation.

The five-page report outlines key initial observations related to flight data, crew actions, prevailing weather conditions, and the mechanical performance of the aircraft, the sources said

In the wake of the recent tragic crash involving an Air India aircraft at Ahmedabad Airport, concerns over aviation safety in India have surged. The incident, which resulted in multiple casualties and injuries,

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Air India said it was providing "comprehensive financial assistance" to families of victims of the June 12 crash that killed at least 270 people.

A lady has mourned the passing of her father-in-law, Ramesh Patel, who was aboard the ill-fated Air India flight AI171She said they spoke on the phone on that fateful day and recounted their conversation,

In the commercial airline universe, the chances of a simultaneous dual-engine failure at takeoff are so low approximately 1 in 140 billion flight hours that the very situation appears to be nearly impossible.