A preliminary report on the Air India Flight 171 crash that killed 260 people revealed fuel cut-off switches were flipped mid-flight, but provided no conclusions about why this occurred. The report triggered speculation about pilot responsibility, prompting strong criticism from the Indian Commercial Pilots’ Association against ‘irresponsible theories’. Aviation experts note critical information gaps, including the absence of cockpit voice transcripts and engine performance data before the switch activation. The investigation authority faces accusations of selective disclosure, with one pilot stating they’ve only released ‘what they want us to know’. India’s aviation regulator has ordered inspections of similar Boeing aircraft by July 21 while the full investigation continues.