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The AAIB is still investigating the Air India crash in Ahmedabad, with no conclusions yet. DGCA has conducted 146 airline audits this year to ensure safety compliance. Minister Mohol emphasized that investigations focus on prevention, not blame. Airlines like IndiGo and SpiceJet reported engine shutdowns, while Air India faced a Mayday call before the crash.

Key Points: Air India Crash Probe Ongoing as DGCA Conducts 146 Airline Audits

  • AAIB examining probable causes of Air India Ahmedabad crash
  • DGCA conducted 146 airline audits till July
  • 6 engine shutdowns reported this year
  • Mayday calls issued by Air India, IndiGo, and Air India Express
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Air India crash probe ongoing, DGCA conducted 146 audits of major airlines this year: Minister

Minister confirms ongoing Air India crash investigation while DGCA conducts 146 airline audits this year to ensure aviation safety compliance.

Air India crash probe ongoing, DGCA conducted 146 audits of major airlines this year: Minister
"The sole objective of the investigation is prevention of accidents, not to apportion blame or liability. – Murlidhar Mohol, MoS Civil Aviation"

New Delhi, Aug 7

The investigation into the fatal Air India crash on June 12 in Ahmedabad is ongoing, and the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) will examine all the aspects to determine the probable causes and contributory factors leading to the flight AI 171 accident, the Parliament was informed on Thursday.

The AAIB has published a preliminary report based on the available factual information, and it does not contain any conclusion.

"The sole objective of the investigation of an accident or incident shall be the prevention of accidents and incidents and not to apportion blame or liability. All investigations under these Rules are conducted in a fair, impartial and judicious manner, adhering to the relevant standards of Annex 13," Minister of State for Civil Aviation, Murlidhar Mohol, said in a written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha.

He further stated that the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has conducted 146 maintenance audits on major airlines this year (till July).

In the last three years, the aviation regulator conducted 683 audits of scheduled airlines, according to the minister.

The DGCA has established comprehensive guidelines to ensure the safe operation and maintenance of aircraft. Operators are required to comply with guidelines issued by manufacturers, such as Service Bulletins, Airworthiness Directives (ADs), and Maintenance Planning Documents (MPDs), said the minister.

The DGCA adheres to an audit calendar to ensure continuous oversight of all scheduled and non-scheduled airline/operators. Any deviation or rescheduling is addressed with urgency and reported accordingly, he added.

Mohol earlier informed that a total of six aircraft engine shutdown incidents and three Mayday call incidents have been reported this year.

IndiGo and SpiceJet each experienced two engine shutdown incidents, while Air India and Alliance Air had one incident each.

Three Mayday call incidents occurred, including one involving the Air India aircraft (London Gatwick-bound flight AI 171) that crashed into a building soon after take-off from Ahmedabad on June 12. IndiGo and Air India Express each reported one Mayday call incident.

A Mayday call is a widely used distress signal, primarily used in aviation and maritime emergencies.

- IANS

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Priya S
As a frequent flyer, these engine shutdown incidents are worrying. Air India especially needs to improve maintenance standards. The aviation sector is growing fast but safety must keep pace. Good that DGCA is conducting audits but implementation is key!
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Arjun K
The minister's statement sounds like bureaucratic talk. 146 audits mean nothing if we keep having incidents. My cousin was on that Ahmedabad flight - lucky to survive. When will we get real answers? #SafetyFirst
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Sarah B
As an expat living in India, I appreciate the transparency in reporting these incidents. The aviation sector here has improved tremendously but there's still work to do. The Mayday call procedure seems well-handled though.
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Karthik V
The real issue is airlines cutting corners to save costs. DGCA should impose stricter penalties for violations. 683 audits in 3 years is good, but how many violations found? How many fixed? That's what matters.
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Nisha Z
We need more Indian-made aircraft components and maintenance facilities. Depending on foreign manufacturers for everything makes us vulnerable. Atmanirbhar Bharat should include aviation sector too! ✈️🇮🇳

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