AAIB issues interim statement on Ahmedabad plane crash probe, says purpose ‘not to apportion blame or liability’
The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) on Friday (June 12, 2026) issued an interim statement on the progress of the probe into the accident of
The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) on Friday (June 12, 2026) issued an interim statement on the progress of the probe into the accident of AI-171 flight in Ahmedabad, saying that the final investigation report into the fatal crash last year will be released after completion of all investigative activities, requisite international review and consultation processes.
On the first anniversary of Air India’s Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner crash that killed 260 people, including 19 on the ground, the AAIB also said significant progress has been made in analysis of aircraft systems, flight recorder data, engine-related components, maintenance, operational records, and other evidence. It also urged all stakeholders, including the media and the public, to refrain from speculation or premature conclusions while the investigation is ongoing.
AAIB did not mention any tentative deadline for the completion of the probe and the release of the final report. According to the probe agency, the sole purpose of an accident investigation is to enhance aviation safety through the identification of lessons and safety recommendations, and not to apportion blame or liability. “AAIB remains firmly committed to conducting a thorough, independent, objective and evidence-based investigation.
The final report will be released upon completion of all investigative activities and the requisite international review and consultation processes prescribed under ICAO Annex 13,” the statement said. With PTI inputs
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