The Latest Breaking News from The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau

AI171 crash probe: Pilots' grouping FIP seeks formal consideration of its tech submissions before final report

Federation of Indian Pilots has requested the civil aviation ministry for formal consideration of its technical submissions. This request pertains to the ongoing investigation into the AI 171 plane crash that occurred in June 2025. The investigation by the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau is nearing completion but awaits formal reviews.…

The Economic Times · 5h ago

Air India Phuket-Delhi pilot used psycho-active substance, preliminary report finds

An Air India flight from Phuket to Delhi experienced a sudden altitude drop. The Pilot-in-Command tested non-negative for psycho-active substance in a confirmatory test. This incident resulted in injuries to twenty passengers and four cabin crew members. The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau released a preliminary report on the event. The…

The Economic Times · Sep 4

Air India's A320 plane suffered glitches, turbulence during Phuket-Delhi flight: Sources

An Air India A320 encountered severe technical issues, including three hydraulic failures, which led to a sudden loss of about 300 feet in altitude. Teams from France and Airbus are set to aid the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau in their inquiry. Some passengers and crew members sustained injuries during the…

The Economic Times · Aug 10

Government making all efforts for early release of AI-171 crash report: Naidu

The government is working to expedite the Air India flight AI-171 crash probe report. Minister K Rammohan Naidu stated the investigation is ongoing and resources are provided. He emphasized that rushing the process could compromise the truth and justice for victims. The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau expects the draft report…

The Economic Times · Jul 17

"We are all waiting" for final AAIB report on AI-171 crash: Civil Aviation Minister

The investigation into the Air India AI-171 crash is nearing completion. The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau is finalizing its report. This probe follows a tragic accident last year. The bureau has made significant progress in analyzing aircraft systems and flight data. The final report will adhere to international protocols. Families…

The Economic Times · Jun 15

AI171 crash investigators did not give much importance to lone survivor's statement: Pilots body

Pilots' body criticizes the investigation into the Air India flight 171 crash. They claim the lone survivor's account of flickering lights was overlooked. This detail could have shed light on potential electrical failures. The Federation of Indian Pilots has expressed dissatisfaction with the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau's handling of the…

The Economic Times · Jun 12

Air India crash report: AAIB says AI-171 crash probe in final analysis stage, urges restraint on speculation

One year after the Air India flight AI171 crash, the AAIB released a second interim report. The investigation into the Boeing 787-8's fatal June 12, 2025, accident, which killed 260, is ongoing. Disputes over compensation and legal challenges continue, while technical analysis of the aircraft's engines remains a key factor…

The Economic Times · Jun 12

Families ask to hold candlelight vigil at Air India crash site one year after disaster killed 260

Air India has offered to pay for some families to travel to Ahmedabad for crash anniversary

The Independent UK · Jun 10

Air India crash: Grieving father of captain says investigators insinuated son cut fuel

Sumeet Sabharwal’s father claims Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau officials visited him last month and insinuated his son turned off Boeing plane’s fuel control switches moments after take-off

The Independent UK · Sep 26, 2025

Air India crash: Not easy to ‘accidentally’ cut off fuel switches, expert says

A report from the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau said both of the plane’s fuel switches moved to the ‘cut-off’ position after take-off.

Evening Standard · Jul 12, 2025