Air India Ahmedabad Crash Report Delayed One Year After 260 Deaths
The final report on the June 12, 2025, Air India AI-171 crash in Ahmedabad, which killed 260 people (including 19 on the ground), will miss its one-year deadline due to an ongoing engine investigation by General Electric in the U.S. The Boeing 787 crashed shortly after takeoff en route to London. The Federation of Indian Pilots and victims’ families have demanded accountability, with a Supreme Court petition seeking an independent probe. An interim report is expected on the anniversary.
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Pilots Body Questions Delay in Releasing Final Report on AI-171 Crash One Year On
On the first anniversary of the Air India flight AI-171 crash in Ahmedabad, which killed 261 people in June 2025, the Federation of Indian Pilots (FIP) has questioned the delay in releasing the final investigation report. FIP president C.S. Randhawa urged authorities not to publish an incomplete interim report, warning it could fuel speculation. The preliminary report found the aircraft's fuel control switches had moved to the cut-off position, but did not determine if this was deliberate, inadvertent, or a technical malfunction. A cockpit excerpt included in the preliminary report has sparked speculation about pilot involvement, leading FIP and the pilot's father to petition the Supreme Court for an independent investigation. Government officials stated that engine manufacturer General Electric is still analyzing data from the engines in the United States, contributing to the delay. An interim report is expected to be released on the anniversary, as ICAO norms allow for such statements if the final report cannot be completed within 12 months.
The Hindu: Latest News today from India and the World, Breaking news, Top Headlines and Trending News Videos.One year on, families of Air India crash victims demand answers, accountability
On the first anniversary of the Air India AI-171 crash in Ahmedabad, families of the 260 victims gathered for a memorial prayer meeting, demanding the release of the final investigation report and accountability from the government. They expressed frustration that neither the Prime Minister nor the Gujarat Chief Minister issued a statement, and no public representative attended the event. The Federation of Indian Pilots also criticized the lack of official response. In contrast, British High Commissioner Lindy Cameron visited the crash site and offered floral tributes, highlighting the absence of Indian government representatives. The crash occurred on June 12, 2025, when a Boeing 787 Dreamliner crashed shortly after takeoff, killing all 241 passengers and crew and 19 people on the ground.
The Hindu: Latest News today from India and the World, Breaking news, Top Headlines and Trending News Videos.Pilots' Body Questions Delay in Final Report on AI-171 Crash One Year On
On the first anniversary of the Air India flight AI-171 crash in Ahmedabad, which killed 261 people, the Federation of Indian Pilots (FIP) has questioned the delay in releasing the final investigation report. The FIP urged authorities not to publish an incomplete interim report, warning it could fuel speculation. The crash occurred in June 2025 when a Boeing 787 crashed shortly after takeoff. A preliminary report found the fuel control switches had moved to the cut-off position but did not determine the cause. Government officials stated that engine manufacturer General Electric is still analyzing data from the aircraft's engines in the U.S., contributing to the delay. The FIP and the father of the deceased commander have approached the Supreme Court seeking an independent, judicially monitored investigation. An interim report is expected to be released on the anniversary, as per ICAO norms.
The Hindu: Latest News today from India and the World, Breaking news, Top Headlines and Trending News Videos.Air India Ahmedabad crash report to miss one-year deadline with engine probe pending
The final report on the Air India Ahmedabad crash, which killed 260 people on June 12, 2025, will miss its one-year deadline due to an ongoing engine investigation. The crash, involving an Air India 787 headed to London shortly after takeoff, is the world's deadliest air disaster in a decade. The report's delay is attributed to pending findings from the engine probe, as investigators continue to analyze the cause of the catastrophic failure.
The Business TimesAir India Ahmedabad crash report to miss one-year deadline with engine probe pending
The final report on the Air India crash in Ahmedabad, which killed 260 people on June 12, 2025, will miss its one-year deadline due to an ongoing engine investigation. The crash, involving an Air India 787 headed to London shortly after takeoff, is the world's deadliest air disaster in a decade. Investigators are still probing the engine failure, delaying the release of the official report. The article, published by The Business Times on June 11, 2026, highlights the complexity of the probe and the significance of the delay for aviation safety and accountability.
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