Tag: US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB)

FIP Slams WSJ, Reuters Over AI-171 Crash Coverage; Issues Legal Notice for “Factually Incorrect” Reports

He asserted that the publications had irresponsibly spread "crap around the world," accusing them of creating unwarranted panic and defaming the deceased pilots without official confirmation.

July 19, 2025

Indian Pilots Federation Serves Legal Notice to WSJ, Reuters Over ‘Speculative’ AI-171 Crash Reports

In its communication to the outlets, the FIP condemned the coverage for drawing premature conclusions while the official investigation by India’s Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) is still ongoing.

July 19, 2025

NTSB Criticizes Media for ‘Premature and Speculative’ Reports on Air India AI-171 Crash

The AAIB, under India’s Ministry of Civil Aviation, emphasized that its investigation is being conducted with full professionalism and in line with global aviation safety standards.

July 19, 2025

BJ Medical College Cook Searches for Missing Mother and Toddler After AI-171 Crash

Ravi told reporters, “My wife, mother, and I all worked as cooks at the UG students' mess. I don’t know what happened to them.”

June 13, 2025

“She Was the Family’s Hope”: Father Who Pulled Rickshaw Loses Daughter in Ahmedabad Plane Crash

Her family had taken loans from the community to fund her education abroad, hoping she would create a better future for them.

June 13, 2025

“She Dreamed of Studying in London”: Families Mourn Youth Killed in Ahmedabad Plane Crash

“After college, she stayed with us. Then she expressed her desire to study in London. We supported her dreams, even taking loans. Her DNA sample has been taken,” Khatik told reporters.

June 13, 2025

PM Modi Visits Air India AI-171 Crash Site in Ahmedabad, Reviews Relief Measures

Onboard the flight were 169 Indian nationals, 53 British nationals, 7 Portuguese nationals, and 1 Canadian national.

June 13, 2025

PM Modi Visits AI-171 Crash Survivors at Ahmedabad Civil Hospital, Reviews Relief Efforts

In addition, the US-based National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is preparing to send a team of investigators to India to assist with the probe.

June 13, 2025

PM Modi Visits Ahmedabad Plane Crash Site, High-Level Probe Underway into Air India Tragedy

Upon arrival in Ahmedabad, PM Modi was received by Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu, and Union Minister CR Paatil.

June 13, 2025

“I Hugged Her, Then She Was Gone”: Brother Recounts Final Goodbye to Sister Killed in Ahmedabad Plane Crash

Heena Patel, Rupal’s sister-in-law, also mourned the loss, stating that Rupal had been staying with their family during her treatment in India.

June 13, 2025