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Initial findings into the crash involving London Gatwick-bound flight revealed two vital fuel switches were switched off

Air India Flight 171's investigation zeroes in on pilot error after fuel switches were found turned off. With 260 lives lost, early findings suggest a devastating cockpit mistake may have caused the tragedy.

Indian forensic investigators have identified all 260 people killed in last month's crash of a London-bound passenger plane, health authorities said Wednesday, ahead of a hugely anticipated preliminary report into what went wrong.

Preliminary report on Air India Flight 171 crash finds no mechanical failure. Probe now focuses on pilot error, engine shutdown, and flight systems.

The much-awaited preliminary report on the devastating Air India crash, involving a Boeing Co. (NYSE:BA) airplane, in June, which claimed 260 lives, is expected to be released by the end of this week.

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