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Ahmedabad Plane Crash Final Report Expected Within a Month, Says Minister Naidu

Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu announced that the final report on the Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad is expected in about a month. The investigation by the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau is in its final stages and being conducted transparently. The crash, which occurred on June 12 last year, involved a Boeing 787 Dreamliner that crashed shortly after take-off, killing 260 people. The minister confirmed that the government is monitoring compensation procedures for affected families.

Key Points: Ahmedabad Plane Crash Report in a Month: Naidu

  • Final report on Ahmedabad Air India crash expected in a month
  • Investigation in final stages with full transparency
  • Crash involved Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner to London
  • 260 killed, including those on ground and onboard
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'Mostly after one month': Civil Aviation Minister Naidu on Ahmedabad plane crash final report

Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu says the final report on the Ahmedabad Air India crash is mostly expected in a month. Probe in final stage with full transparency.

"Mostly, the final report will come after a month. - Ram Mohan Naidu"

Gandhinagar, May 8

Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu on Friday said the final report into the Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad is "mostly" expected after one month, adding that the investigation is in its final stages and is being carried out with complete transparency.

Addressing a press conference after participating in the India Aircraft Leasing and Financing Summit 2.0 at GIFT City, the minister said multiple agencies are involved in the probe being conducted by the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB).

"Investigation is in progress, and with full transparency and in the final stage. Since it was an international flight, any country can do the scrutiny on the report," he said.

The minister said the Centre was extending all possible support to investigators. "We are offering full resources to the investigation agency, which is AAIB. Mostly, the final report will come after a month," he told reporters.

The crash involved an Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner operating from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick, which crashed shortly after take-off from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport on June 12 last year.

The aircraft came down in the Meghani Nagar area of Ahmedabad moments after departure, hitting residential buildings and a hostel complex.

According to official figures, 260 people were killed in the crash, including passengers, crew members and people on the ground. Of the 242 people onboard, only one passenger survived.

The aircraft was carrying 230 passengers along with two pilots and 10 cabin crew members.

Following the crash, the AAIB launched a detailed investigation, while the Centre also constituted a high-level committee to examine operational and safety-related aspects linked to the incident.

Naidu said the government was closely monitoring assistance and compensation procedures for affected families.

"We are monitoring the situation, and the compensation amount procedure is being prioritised. We are conveying to the airline to coordinate with the passengers," he said.

Preliminary findings released earlier had indicated that the aircraft lost thrust shortly after take-off, leading investigators to examine engine systems and cockpit procedures in detail.

Aviation authorities subsequently ordered enhanced inspections of Boeing 787 aircraft operating in India and intensified oversight of maintenance procedures.

- IANS

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Sneha F
This is a tragic reminder of how fragile air safety can be. I appreciate the transparency Naidu ji is emphasizing, but let's hope the compensation reaches the grieving families without delays. They've suffered enough.
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Aryan P
One month doesn't seem unreasonable for a crash of this magnitude. Multiple agencies, international scrutiny—these things take time. What matters is that the AAIB does its job right and we learn from this to prevent future disasters.
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Priya S
I still can't believe such a massive accident happened in the heart of Ahmedabad. The Meghani Nagar area is so densely populated. Kudos to the rescue teams who worked tirelessly. Let's hope the report brings closure and accountability. 🕊️
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Rajesh Q
While I understand the need for a thorough investigation, I worry about the pattern of delayed reports in Indian aviation. Remember the Kozhikode crash report took over a year. Let's hope this time it's different and the families get justice soon.
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Deepak U
Satyamev Jayate. But only if the report is truly transparent. International flights crash and suddenly everyone wants to point fingers. I hope our AAIB stands firm and doesn't bow to any external pressure. The truth must come out, no matter whose fault it is.
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Ananya R

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