Tag: Ahmedabad Plane Crash

Don’t Jump to Conclusions Before Final Report: MoS Civil Aviation on AI171 Crash Probe

The report outlined that both engines unexpectedly shut down within seconds of takeoff, after the fuel cutoff switches were inadvertently moved from “RUN” to “CUTOFF” within a 1-second gap.

July 12, 2025

Pilot Conversation Reveals Fuel Cutoff Confusion Seconds Before AI171 Crash: Preliminary Report

According to the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) report, just seconds before the engines shut down, one pilot asked the other: “Why did you cut off?” — to which the second pilot replied, “I did not.”

July 12, 2025

Boeing Pledges Ongoing Support as AAIB Releases Preliminary Report on Air India AI171 Crash

According to the AAIB’s preliminary 15-page report, a critical sequence of errors unfolded within 90 seconds of takeoff.

July 12, 2025

AAIB Releases Preliminary Report on Air India AI171 Crash: Accidental Engine Shutdown Led to Tragedy

The report reveals a catastrophic sequence of events triggered by the unintentional shutdown of both engines within 90 seconds of takeoff.

July 12, 2025

Kharge Blames BJP for Gujarat Bridge Collapse, Ahmedabad Plane Crash; Cites ‘Leadership Crisis and Rampant Corruption’

He cited reports warning that the Gambhira bridge had been flagged as “dangerous” due to structural vibrations three years ago, yet no corrective action was taken.

July 10, 2025

AI 171 Crash: 256 Bodies Handed Over to Families, 259 Victims Identified So Far

Of the 256 handed over, 28 bodies were transported by air, while the remaining 228 were transported by road.

June 24, 2025

DGCA Launches Comprehensive Special Audit to Overhaul India’s Aviation Safety Framework

The primary focus will be on identifying systemic vulnerabilities, improving compliance, and boosting resilience across all operational domains of Indian aviation.

June 22, 2025

Air India Curtails International Operations, Suspends Three Routes Until July 15 Following AI-171 Crash

The airline aims to maintain schedule stability and reduce last-minute disruptions for passengers.

June 20, 2025

AI-171 Crash: 215 DNA Matches Confirmed, 198 Bodies Handed Over to Families, Say Officials

Earlier in the day, Ahmedabad Police Commissioner GS Malik also addressed the media, stating that a total of 222 victims had been identified — 214 through DNA analysis and eight by other means.

June 20, 2025

“Very Sorry”: Air India Chairman N Chandrasekaran Issues Apology, Assures Full Support to Victims’ Families After AI-171 Crash

Chandrasekaran reminded viewers that the 787s were procured as early as 2013—long before the Tata takeover.

June 19, 2025