The Air India Flight 171 crash investigation is underway, with "possible sabotage" among the angles being explored by the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB). The AAIB is analyzing the black box data, along with CCTV footage and other evidence. Multiple possibilities are being examined, including engine failure, system malfunction, and human error. The final death toll is 260, including passengers and those on the ground. Data extraction from the black boxes, involving Indian and US experts, is complete.

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