Pilot Seat Malfunction During Takeoff Led to Air India Plane Crash in Ahmedabad? PIB Fact Checks Fake Message Claiming to Be Preliminary Report on AI‑171 Tragedy

A fake WhatsApp message claiming to be a preliminary report on the Air India Flight AI-171 crash is circulating widely, suggesting a pilot seat malfunction caused the June 12 tragedy in Ahmedabad. However, PIB Fact Check has confirmed the message is false and not issued by any official agency. The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has not released any findings, as the investigation is still in its early stages. Authorities have warned against spreading misinformation, noting the viral document borrows details from unrelated incidents. Citizens are urged to rely only on official sources for updates on the ongoing AI-171 probe. Indian Government Offering Free Laptops to Students Under ‘PM Free Laptop Yojana’? PIB Fact Checks Fake News Going Viral.

PIB Debunks Fake Report on Air India AI-171 Crash

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