<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="false"><li>Preliminary report reveals that both engines of Air India's Boeing 787-8 shut down seconds after takeoff on flight AI171 from Ahmedabad to London, leading to the tragic crash.</li><li>241 lives onboard and 19 on the ground were lost in the crash, caused by the uncommanded fuel cutoff.</li><li>Cockpit voice recorder captured confusion among pilots regarding the engine shutdown, and the 'Ram Air Turbine' system deployed as a backup.</li><li>Investigation ongoing with no immediate safety recommendations; experienced crew, valid aircraft certification cited.</li></ul>

Sudden engine shutdown caused Air India Ahmedabad-London flight crash: preliminary report

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