New Delhi, July 12 -- The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) released its preliminary findings on the Air India flight AI171 crash in Ahmedabad, stating that the Boeing 787 Dreamliner experienced a loss of engine power and began to fall before ultimately crashing in Gujarat's Ahmedabad.

Switching to the "cut-off" position almost instantly shuts down the engines by cutting off their fuel supply. This action is normally performed once an aircraft has safely reached its destination and is ready for shutdown, BBC reported.

While it can also be done in emergencies, the initial report did not suggest that any such event occurred during the flight.

Flight data recovered from the aircraft's Enhanced Airborne Flight Recorder (EAFR) r...