The CEO of Air India, Campbell Wilson, has issued a strong internal memo cautioning against premature conclusions after the AAIB released its preliminary report on last month’s deadly Ahmedabad crash. The Boeing 787 Dreamliner lost thrust just after takeoff, killing 260 people, but the report found no mechanical fault or maintenance issue. Aviation experts are questioning gaps in the report, including the lack of pilot participation and absence of flight signature analysis.
14 July,2025 06:12 PM IST
Following the release of the AAIB's preliminary report on the June 12 Air India Dreamliner crash, victims’ families, including Vikram Goswami, uncle of Sanket Goswami, have rejected the findings, calling for a deeper investigation. As grief and unanswered questions mount, aviation expert Umang Jani, Head of Aviation at Indus University, is stepping in to decode cockpit data and assess technical aspects of the report
13 July,2025 01:04 PM IST
Aviation expert Sanat Kaul has raised serious concerns over a possible technical fault in Air India’s Boeing 787 after the tragic AI 171 crash in Ahmedabad. The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau’s preliminary report reveals both engines lost thrust just 90 seconds after take-off, with cockpit audio showing pilots confused about a sudden fuel cutoff. The expert dismisses pilot error and questions how the switch got turned off. Meanwhile, Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu urges caution, stating it’s too early to conclude and that the final report is awaited. Families of the victims continue to demand answers and accountability.
12 July,2025 08:18 PM IST
A month after the tragic crash of Air India Flight 171 in Ahmedabad that claimed 260 lives, the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has released its preliminary report. The report reveals a shocking mid-air incident where fuel switches for both engines unexpectedly moved from ‘RUN’ to ‘CUTOFF’ seconds after takeoff. Cockpit audio captured a brief, chilling exchange between the pilots — one asking, “Why did you cut off?”, and the other replying, “I did not.” The incident triggered a total loss of power, a failed relight attempt, and a final “MAYDAY” call moments before the crash.
12 July,2025 01:27 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
