'Not an in-house probe ': AAIB explains to SC why AI171 crash report is getting delayed
The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau informed the Supreme Court that the investigation into the June 2025 Air India Flight AI-171 crash is ongoing and involves international experts. The probe has been delayed due to the need for specialized forensic examination of aircraft components abroad, with a final report expected in October.
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This investigation concerns one of India's deadliest aviation disasters, and the court-monitored process highlights public and judicial demand for transparency in aviation safety.
The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) on Tuesday informed the Supreme Court that its investigation into the June 12, 2025 Air India Flight AI-171 crash, which claimed 260 lives, is not an "in-house" exercise limited to officials of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), but also involves experts and officials from countries whose nationals were among the victims.The submission was made during the hearing of petitions filed by the father of Captain Sumit Sabharwal and the Federation of Indian Pilots, who have sought a court-monitored investigation, alleging discrepancies in the ongoing probe.A Bench headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant heard submissions from both the petitioners and the AAIB.Final report to be submitted in OctoberDuring the hearing, the AAIB informed the court that the investigation includes simulation exercises and detailed technical analysis to reconstruct the sequence of events and determine the cause of the crash.Solicitor General Tushar Mehta,…
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