Pilot Body Seeks Scrutiny Of Technical Records In AI-171 Crash Probe

The Federation of Indian Pilots (FIP) has urged the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) to undertake a comprehensive evaluation of electrical, electronic and avionics-related evidence in its ongoing investigation into the Air India AI-171 Boeing 787 crash.In a letter, the FIP President Capt. CS Randhawa stressed that all available technical information should be examined to strengthen aviation safety.Moreover, the pilots' body referred to multiple letters and technical notes it had previously submitted to the Ministry of Civil Aviation, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) and the investigation agency regarding reported electrical system concerns on Boeing 787 aircraft and possible links to the June 2025 accident involving aircraft VT-ANB.The investigation should carefully assess technical material submitted by the Foundation for Aviation Safety (FAS) which reportedly contains documentation on the aircraft's operational history, maintenance actions, recurring system anomalies and fault indications, the FIP said.The pilot association also noted that AAIB had…