Archive · 18 Dec 2025
Congress MP Criticizes Delay in Air India 171 Crash Probe
A plane called Air India 171 crashed near Ahmedabad Airport on June 12, 2025, with over 260 people dying.
The government is investigating why it happened, but a Congress MP named Manish Tewari says they are not sharing enough information.
The investigation team found that the plane's engine fuel switches turned off, but they don't know who did it.
The MP wants to know what went wrong and how to make flying safer.
The government says they are following international rules and are still looking into it.
Congress MP Manish Tewari criticized the government for not concluding the investigation into the Air India 171 crash six months after the incident.
The crash occurred on June 12, 2025, with 230 passengers and 12 crew aboard, resulting in over 260 casualties.
The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) released preliminary findings on July 12, 2025, indicating that the engine fuel control switches transitioned to 'CUTOFF' position.
The government stated that the investigation is ongoing and is being conducted according to international standards.
Flight data recorders were recovered and are being analyzed under strict security protocols.
- Who
- Congress MP Manish Tewari and Minister of State for Civil Aviation Murlidhar Mohol
- What
- Criticism of the government's handling of the Air India 171 crash investigation
- When
- June 12, 2025 (crash), July 12, 2025 (preliminary findings), and ongoing investigation
- Where
- Ahmedabad Airport, India
- Why
- To determine the cause of the crash and address allegations of government obfuscation
- Date of Crash
- June 12, 2025
- Location of Crash
- Ahmedabad Airport, India
- Casualties
- Over 260, including 230 passengers and 12 crew
- Destination
- London’s Gatwick Airport
- Investigating Body
- Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB)
- Preliminary Findings Released
- July 12, 2025
- Key Finding
- Engine fuel control switches transitioned to 'CUTOFF' position
- Flight Recorders Recovered
- Rear EAFR on June 13, 2025; Front EAFR on June 16, 2025
