At least two families of Air India crash victims in the UK have received the incorrect bodies, as stated by their lawyer. Sources from India indicated that the bodies were dispatched in sealed coffins following DNA testing conducted by a government hospital in Ahmedabad, and the airline was not involved in the error. “The remains...
The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) of India has issued a strong statement urging the public and international media to avoid speculation and misinformation surrounding the tragic crash of Air India flight AI-171, which claimed 260 lives. In its official communication released on Thursday, the AAIB—under the Ministry of Civil Aviation—condemned “selective and unverified reporting”...
As investigations continue into the fatal Air India Boeing 787-8 crash last month that claimed 260 lives, the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Boeing have stated that the fuel switch locking mechanisms on Boeing aircraft are safe, according to documents reviewed by Reuters and sources familiar with the matter. The FAA issued a Continued...
The Airline Pilots’ Association of India expressed concerns on Saturday regarding the preliminary report issued by the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) concerning the Air India plane crash that occurred on June 12. They argue that the report implies a bias towards attributing fault to pilot error. “The tone and direction of the investigation indicate...
A preliminary report into the Air India crash last month finds that both fuel control switches were moved to cut-off position - a step that usually turns off the engines - moments before the plane crashed