Goa, July 14 -- Air India CEO Campbell Wilson has confirmed that the preliminary investigation report into the crash of Flight AI171 did not identify any mechanical or maintenance faults with the aircraft or its engines.

The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) released its initial findings following the tragic June 12 crash of the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, which claimed 260 lives shortly after departing from Ahmedabad en route to London Gatwick.

Wilson noted that all required maintenance checks had been completed, the fuel was confirmed to be uncontaminated, and there were no irregularities during the take-off roll. Both pilots had cleared pre-flight breathalyser tests, and there were no medical concerns raised.

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