This episode reviews the Air India Flight 171 crash report from June 12, 2025, where a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad, resulting in 260 deaths. The report from India's AAIB has sparked debate over unclear findings, especially regarding fuel switch movements and cockpit recordings. Critics question the pilot error narrative, citing attempts to relight engines, calm cockpit behaviour, pilot experience, and possible system malfunctions like electrical issues and Ram Air Turbine deployment.

Key points include:

- The fuel switches moved from "RUN" to "CUTOFF" seconds after reaching maximum airspeed.

- Cockpit recordings show ambiguous exchanges about engine cutoff.

- Evidence suggests pilots tried to save the aircraft, contradicting suicide theories.

- Experienced pilots and mechanical safety features reduce the likelihood of accidental switch activation.

- Potential system failures like electrical shorts and fuel control malfunctions may have contributed.

- The report is criticized for lack of detail and transparency.

The final report is due within a year.