New Delhi: Indian aviation authorities are preparing to release an interim report into the tragic Air India Dreamliner crash that killed 260 people last year, as the country approaches the first anniversary of one of its deadliest air disasters in recent history.
According to sources connected to the investigation, the final report into the crash is still not ready because of the technical complexity of the case. Instead, investigators are expected to issue an interim update that will provide more details about the progress of the inquiry while allowing more time for a complete conclusion.
The crash happened in June 2025 when an Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner took off from Ahmedabad on a flight to London. Within moments after takeoff, the aircraft lost power and crashed, killing passengers, crew members and people on the ground. The accident shocked the country and drew international attention because the Dreamliner had long been considered one of the safest modern aircraft in commercial aviation.
India’s Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau had earlier released a preliminary report in July 2025. That report revealed that fuel supply to both engines appeared to have been cut off shortly after takeoff. Investigators found that fuel control switches in the cockpit may have moved from the run position to cutoff, causing both engines to lose thrust at a critical moment during the climb.
The exact reason why the switches moved remains one of the biggest unanswered questions in the investigation. Officials have not confirmed whether the issue was caused by technical failure, human error or another factor. Aviation experts say such fuel switches are designed carefully to avoid accidental movement, which has made the investigation even more complicated.
Under international aviation rules, countries are normally expected to release a final investigation report within one year of a crash. However, if investigations are still continuing, authorities are allowed to publish an interim statement explaining the status of the inquiry.
Officials familiar with the case said the upcoming report will contain more technical findings and updates from ongoing testing but will not assign final blame or responsibility. Investigators are continuing to work with international experts, including specialists from the United States National Transportation Safety Board and aircraft manufacturer Boeing.
The investigation gained fresh attention earlier this year after another Air India Dreamliner reportedly experienced problems involving fuel switch systems during a separate incident. Though no accident occurred in that case, the event led investigators to take a closer look at possible similarities.
Indian aviation officials are expected to visit Boeing facilities in Seattle where engineers are conducting additional testing on the fuel control switch assembly connected to the investigation. These tests are considered important because they may help determine whether there were any hidden technical problems within the system.
Air India has said it is fully cooperating with investigators and continues to support the families affected by the tragedy. Boeing has also been assisting the investigation, though the company has not made detailed public comments about the latest developments.
Families of the victims continue to wait for clear answers nearly one year after the crash. Many of those onboard were students, professionals and families travelling to Britain and other countries. Relatives have repeatedly called for transparency and accountability as the investigation moves forward.
Aviation analysts say the final report could have major implications for airline safety procedures and aircraft operations around the world. They also believe the findings may influence future inspections and safety checks involving fuel control systems on modern passenger aircraft.
As India prepares to release the interim findings, the tragedy remains deeply painful for many families and communities connected to the victims. The investigation continues to be one of the most important and technically demanding aviation inquiries ever conducted in the country.