New Delhi, July 12 -- India's Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has released its preliminary report on the tragic crash of Air India flight AI171, a Boeing 787-8, which went down shortly after taking off from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad on June 12.

The disaster claimed 260 lives, including 229 passengers, 12 crew members, and 19 individuals on the ground.

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According to the report, a devastating chain of events unfolded just 90 seconds after takeoff, when both engines unexpectedly shut down during the aircraft's initial ascent, resulting in a sudden loss of thrust and a rapid descent.

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