The Indian government has urged restraint and patience following the release of the preliminary report into the tragic Air India crash that occurred on June 12 in Ahmedabad, claiming the lives of 260 people. Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu addressed the media on Saturday, emphasizing that the findings shared so far are part of an initial investigation and should not lead to speculation or assumptions about the cause of the crash. "We request the public and media not to jump to conclusions based on cockpit conversations or early technical data," the minister said.

The preliminary report by aviation authorities reveals a critical failure just seconds after the aircraft took off. According to the investigation, the fuel supply to both engines of the Boeing 787 aircraft was cut off merely three seconds after take-off. The report notes that the aircraft’s fuel control switches had shifted from the "RUN" position to "CUTOFF" within a span of one second, disabling both engines and leaving the aircraft without power during a crucial phase of flight.

Investigators also retrieved data from the cockpit voice recorder, which captured a brief moment of confusion between the pilots as the aircraft lost thrust. While this data is crucial to understanding the crew’s response, authorities reiterated that the full context will emerge only after further technical analysis, including assessments of possible mechanical faults, human factors, and procedural issues. The final report is expected in the coming weeks after a thorough investigation.