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AAIB Probes All Angles in Air India Ahmedabad Crash, Aims for Timely Report

The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) is conducting a comprehensive investigation into all probable causes of the Air India flight AI-171 crash in Ahmedabad in June 2025. Minister of State for Civil Aviation Murlidhar Mohol informed Parliament that the probe aims to be completed in a time-bound manner, in accordance with ICAO rules. The preliminary report indicated both engines lost thrust after fuel cut-off switches moved, though cockpit recordings suggest a pilot denied operating them. The final report must be submitted within 12 months of the accident, which killed 241 people on the plane and 19 on the ground.

Key Points: AAIB Investigating All Causes of Air India Ahmedabad Crash

  • AAIB investigating all angles
  • Preliminary report published July 2025
  • Engines lost thrust after fuel switches moved
  • Final report due within 12 months of crash
  • Crash killed 241 on board, 19 on ground
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AIIB probing all probable causes for Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad: Minister

Minister says AAIB probing all probable causes of 2025 Air India crash in Ahmedabad that killed 260. Final report due within 12 months.

"All probable causes leading to the accident are being investigated - Minister Murlidhar Mohol"

New Delhi, Feb 2

The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau is investigating the Air India flight AI-171 crash at Ahmedabad in June last year from all angles and aims to complete the investigation in a time-bound manner, Minister of State for Civil Aviation Murlidhar Mohol informed the Parliament on Monday.

"All probable causes leading to the accident are being investigated, and all efforts are being made to complete the investigation in a time-bound manner", in accordance with the ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organisation) rules, the Minister said in a written reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha.

"A preliminary report on the accident has been published by AAIB on 12.07.2025 and is available on their website www.aaib.gov.in. The report contains factual information based on the evidence available at that point in time and does not include any interim safety recommendations," he added.

The Air India flight AI 171 crashed just seconds after taking off from the Ahmedabad airport into a medical college hostel building, killing 241 passengers and crew on board the plane and another 19 people on the ground on June 12, 2025.

A preliminary report released by the AAIB on July 12 stated that both engines of the Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner lost thrust after the two fuel cut-off switches moved from the 'RUN' to the 'CUTOFF' position. However, the cockpit voice recorder has revealed that one of the pilots told the other that he did not turn off the fuel control switches. The fuel switches were then returned to the RUN position just before the plane crashed.

The final report has to be submitted within 12 months of the crash, in accordance with the norms fixed by the International Civil Aviation Organisation.

Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu also earlier said that the AAIB's report on the Air India crash was based on preliminary findings, and urged against reaching any conclusions until the final report is released.

- IANS

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Rohit P
Time-bound investigation is good, but accuracy is more important than speed. We need to know exactly what happened so it never happens again. The Minister is right to urge people not to jump to conclusions based on the preliminary findings.
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David E
As someone who flies frequently for work in India, this is deeply unsettling. The detail about the cockpit voice recorder is critical. Was it a technical fault or human error? The final report must leave no stone unturned. Safety protocols need a hard look.
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Aditya G
While I appreciate the updates in Parliament, I hope the "time-bound manner" doesn't mean rushing. The families deserve the complete truth, even if it takes a little longer. The AAIB must be given all resources and independence required.
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Sarah B
The scale of this disaster is just overwhelming. A plane crashing into a hostel... it's a nightmare scenario. Beyond the technical investigation, we need to look at airport location and urban planning. My heart goes out to Ahmedabad.
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Karthik V
Boeing 787 Dreamliner is supposed to be a very advanced aircraft. If the fuel cut-off switches can move or be moved inadvertently, that's a major design or procedure flaw. The investigation must involve international experts as well. Jai Hind.

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