AI171 Crash Case Preliminary Air India Crash Report Released, Victims Families Seek Answers
Miten Patel, whose parents died in the Air India crash, reacts to the preliminary investigation findings in an interview with CNN-News18. While the report outlines preventive measures, it offers little clarity on the actual cause, leaving families without closure and calling for accountability.
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