In the wake of the Air India crash, families mourn the loss of loved ones while seeking clarity on the mystery behind the tragedy that claimed 260 lives.**
Grieving Families Seek Answers in Ahmedabad's Devastating Plane Crash**

Grieving Families Seek Answers in Ahmedabad's Devastating Plane Crash**
A recent preliminary investigation into India's tragic aviation disaster offers little closure for grieving families left behind.**
Ravi Thakur's world was turned upside down on June 12, when an Air India passenger plane inexplicably crashed shortly after takeoff, directly impacting his family in Ahmedabad. The tragedy resulted in the loss of his mother, Sarla Ben Thakur, and his young daughter, Adhya, who had just been about to celebrate her second birthday.
As the community grapples with this aviation disaster, which stands as the country's most catastrophic in decades, Mr. Thakur and other bereaved families find themselves searching for answers to their haunting questions: What led to such a tragic event? Even though a preliminary investigation was released, it did little to assuage their grief or provide clarity.
The report indicated that the fuel supply was cut to both engines mere seconds after the plane took off, leading to an alarming loss of thrust even before leaving the airport's vicinity. However, it did not clarify the reasons behind this fuel cut or who might be responsible. An unsettling exchange between the pilots’ cockpit recorded in the report only added to the confusion, as one pilot expresses uncertainty about whether the fuel switch was tampered with.
As families await further investigations and long-deserved answers regarding the tragic loss of their loved ones, the aftermath of the crash continues to loom large over the city—an unsettling reminder of the fragility of life and the need for accountability in ensuring the safety of air travel.