No Final Conclusions Yet in AI-171 Crash Probe, AAIB Says
No Final Conclusions Yet in AI-171 Crash Probe, AAIB Says
The AAIB says the AI-171 investigation remains ongoing with no final conclusions, despite international reports suggesting a pilot-action as a possible cause.
The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) says the Air India Flight AI-171 crash in Ahmedabad on June 12, 2025 remains under investigation and no final conclusions have been reached. This comes amid a foreign report suggesting the final report might point to a pilot action as the cause. The crash, which killed 12 crew members and 229 passengers, has drawn intense scrutiny of aviation safety and investigative transparency.
Preliminary data under review includes flight data analysis and cleaned cockpit voice recordings, but officials say nothing is finalized yet. Some reports claimed cockpit evidence showed fuel controls were moved almost certainly intentionally, possibly implicating the commander. However, investigators insist such conclusions are not official and the probe is still evaluating whether the action was deliberate or the result of an error. The inquiry is considering a wide range of factors before any formal assignment of responsibility.
Family members of the pilot-in-command and pilots associations have criticised attempts to pin blame before the inquiry ends. The Supreme Court has ordered the probe to be completed within three weeks, underscoring the need for a timely and transparent ending to the investigation. The court also asked the government and the DGCA to place on record the procedural protocol being followed by the AAIB.
Officials emphasize that no final conclusions have been drawn about mechanical or technical malfunctions, and the investigation continues to examine whether actions were deliberate or the result of human error. Beyond immediate questions of cause, the case highlights the ongoing push for rigorous, transparent aviation investigations that bolster safety and rebuild public trust.
As the probe advances, investigators are expected to publish a final report detailing the data reviewed, the steps taken, and the reasoning behind any conclusions, ensuring accountability and safety improvements for future flights.
