The preliminary AAIB report, released on Saturday, said the aircraft’s fuel cut-off switches moved from the ‘RUN’ to the ‘CUTOFF’ position seconds after take-off, causing both engines to lose thrust.

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No pilot would ever do it mid-flight, especially during takeoff, said Senior Commander at Air India Express, Captain Saurabh Bhatnagar.