A focus on the Boeing 787’s fuel switches in a preliminary assessment raised questions about the pilots’ actions, but much is still unknown about Flight 171.

The AAIB report highlighted a 2018 FAA advisory warning about potential disengagement of the fuel control switch locking feature in certain Boeing aircraft, including the 787-8 model involved in this crash. Despite this advisory, Air India reportedly did not conduct suggested inspections as they were not mandatory.

Leading global media outlets, including The Guardian, The Washington Post, and The New York Times, have closely covered the Air India Flight AI171 crash, focusing on the AAIB's preliminary report that highlights a dual engine fuel cut-off just seconds after takeoff.