The investigation report by Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau found no evidence of any emergency prior to the crash that would justify using the fuel cutoff.

Fuel control switches to the engines of an Air India flight that crashed shortly after takeoff, killing 260 people, were moved from the "run" to the "cutoff" position moments before impact, a preliminary investigation report said early Saturday.

Air India responds to AAIB's preliminary report on AI171 crash in Ahmedabad; Boeing expresses condolences and pledges full support.