Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau's preliminary report on the crash breaks down the events of the day, from checks & engine shutdowns to failed recovery attempts.
The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau's report also notes that the cockpit voice recording reveals that one pilot asked the other why he cut off, and the latter replied he hadn’t.
One pilot can be heard on the cockpit voice recorder asking the other why he cut off the fuel. The other pilot responded that he did not do so, the report said.
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According to ICAO guidelines, a signatory country is required to file a preliminary report within 30 days of the crash. Report is based on initial findings in investigation.
Air India Express' Airbus engine issue was flagged in March, months before the crash. This year, Air India faced warnings over overdue slide checks and serious pilot duty violations.
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Both black boxes were recovered from the crash site between 13 and 16 June in Ahmedabad and then flown to Delhi on 24 June for analysis to aid the ongoing investigation.
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