More time needed for deadly Air India crash inquiry, officials say

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An Indian aviation inquiry into last year's Air India crash that killed 260 people says it needs more time to complete its investigation, despite making what officials describe as significant progress. The disaster, one of India's deadliest aviation accidents, has prompted a lengthy forensic examination of wreckage, flight data, and circumstances surrounding the accident. Investigators have not yet released preliminary findings or publicly detailed what factors may have caused the catastrophe. The extension suggests the probe into mechanical, human, or other contributing factors remains complex and ongoing.