The furious dispute over what caused Air India flight 171 to crash
A year after the crash of Air India flight 171 in Ahmedabad, the official investigation remains mired in controversy and allegations of conflicts of interest. The incident, which resulted in 279 fatalities, has prompted calls for a more transparent approach to aviation accident investigations.
Why it matters
The integrity of air crash investigations is critical for public safety and international aviation standards.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google Theo Leggett International Business Correspondent BBC A year ago, Air India flight 171 crashed less than a minute after taking off from Ahmedabad airport in the western Indian state of Gujarat, en route for London. 260 people lost their lives. The official investigation that followed has sparked intense controversy, in India and beyond, with some questioning its integrity amid claims of conflicts of interest. It is not the first time such an investigation has proved contentious. So is it time for a different approach when investigating air crashes?
The report focuses on the investigative process and public controversy without taking a side on the cause of the crash.
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