An investigation into the Air India Dreamliner that crashed last month and left 260 people dead has revealed a mysterious audio recording.

The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) of India on Thursday issued a strong appeal to the public and media, raising concerns about "selective and unverified reporting" by certain international outlets in the aftermath of the ill-fated Air India 171 crash that took 260 people.

Certain sections of the international media are repeatedly attempting to draw conclusions through selective and unverified reporting, such actions are irresponsible: AAIB

India's aircraft accident investigation agency has stressed that it is premature to conclude what caused the Air India Boeing crash that resulted in 260 fatalities. While a report hints at possible pilot error,

Following the Wall Street Journal report on the Air India AI171 crash, aviation expert Sanjay Lazar on Thursday (July 17, 2025) expressed concern over the leak of investigation details in the United States.

The AAIB’s 15-page report stated that the two engine fuel control switches onboard transitioned from ‘RUN’ to ‘CUTOFF’ position, moments after lift-off. What is the AAIB?

An Air India executive is still urging its staff not to jump to any conclusions as the investigation into the crash that killed 260 people last month continues. A preliminary report into the June crash found that the plane's fuel control switches had been flipped off one by one.