Tag: Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB)

AI-171 Crash: India Decodes Black Box Domestically for the First Time, Says Aviation Minister Naidu

“There is a process based on facts. We want the truth to emerge only through that process,” he said, dismissing speculation and media narratives, especially from Western outlets, suggesting pilot error before the final report.

July 21, 2025

FIP Slams WSJ, Reuters Over AI-171 Crash Coverage; Issues Legal Notice for “Factually Incorrect” Reports

He asserted that the publications had irresponsibly spread "crap around the world," accusing them of creating unwarranted panic and defaming the deceased pilots without official confirmation.

July 19, 2025

Indian Pilots Federation Serves Legal Notice to WSJ, Reuters Over ‘Speculative’ AI-171 Crash Reports

In its communication to the outlets, the FIP condemned the coverage for drawing premature conclusions while the official investigation by India’s Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) is still ongoing.

July 19, 2025

NTSB Criticizes Media for ‘Premature and Speculative’ Reports on Air India AI-171 Crash

The AAIB, under India’s Ministry of Civil Aviation, emphasized that its investigation is being conducted with full professionalism and in line with global aviation safety standards.

July 19, 2025

Air India CEO Urges Calm After AI-171 Report Finds No Mechanical or Maintenance Faults

In the immediate aftermath of the incident, Air India carried out precautionary checks on all Boeing 787 aircraft under the DGCA's supervision, and all were declared safe for operation.

July 14, 2025

Father of AI171 Crash Victim Demands Full Probe, Says Preliminary Report “Not Satisfactory”

The crash also claimed the life of former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani, making it one of India’s deadliest air disasters in recent history.

July 13, 2025

Chip Malfunction Likely Behind AI171 Crash, Not Pilot Error: Former Pilot Analyzes Preliminary Report

“In my reading of the findings, this was not a pilot error. The report seems to suggest the issue originated from a malfunctioning chip,” Chan told Reuters.

July 13, 2025

Union Minister Praises AAIB’s “Transparent and Professional” Probe into AI171 Crash

He also stated that the ministry is coordinating closely with the AAIB and will offer any support needed to complete the investigation.

July 12, 2025

Don’t Jump to Conclusions Before Final Report: MoS Civil Aviation on AI171 Crash Probe

The report outlined that both engines unexpectedly shut down within seconds of takeoff, after the fuel cutoff switches were inadvertently moved from “RUN” to “CUTOFF” within a 1-second gap.

July 12, 2025

Pilot Conversation Reveals Fuel Cutoff Confusion Seconds Before AI171 Crash: Preliminary Report

According to the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) report, just seconds before the engines shut down, one pilot asked the other: “Why did you cut off?” — to which the second pilot replied, “I did not.”

July 12, 2025