India's aviation authorities are investigating whether sabotage caused the deadly crash of Air India Flight 171 that killed 260 people on June 12. The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner exploded just 40 seconds after takeoff from Ahmedabad, leaving only one survivor.
- Sabotage Angle: Aviation Minister Murlidhar Mohol confirmed that investigators are exploring foul play
- Black Box Clues: Pilot's final mayday call reported "thrust not achieved" before plunge
- Mechanical Mystery: Rare dual-engine failure under scrutiny by the accident bureau
- Sole Survivor: British national Vishwash Kumar Ramesh lost family in a tragedy
- Security Review: CCTV footage and maintenance records are being analyzed
Sources: AAIB Investigation Report, NDTV Interviews
