Archive · 2 Dec 2025
Air India Crash Investigation Continues
A big Air India plane crashed in Ahmedabad on June 12.
It was going to London but crashed right after taking off.
Sadly, 260 people died, and only one person survived.
The government is still trying to find out why the crash happened.
They made a first report in July, but they are still looking into it.
The government has also given some money to the families of those who died and to the people who got hurt.
They are working on giving more money to everyone who needs it.
Some people are worried about how the investigation is being done, but the government says they are doing everything they can to find out what happened.
Air India flight AI171 crashed in Ahmedabad on June 12, killing 260 people and leaving one survivor.
The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) released a preliminary report on July 12, with the investigation still ongoing.
The civil aviation ministry emphasized that the preliminary report contains factual information based on available evidence.
Interim compensation of ₹25 lakh has been released to the families of 237 deceased, with the process for final compensation initiated.
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has established comprehensive regulations to ensure safe operation and maintenance of aircraft.
- Who
- Air India, Civil Aviation Ministry, Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB)
- What
- Investigation into the crash of Air India flight AI171
- When
- Crash occurred on June 12, Preliminary report released on July 12, Ongoing investigation
- Where
- Ahmedabad, India
- Why
- To determine the probable causes of the crash and ensure safe operation and maintenance of aircraft
Government and Investigators
Critics of the Investigation
Investigation Process
Government and Investigators
The government and investigators emphasize that the preliminary report is based on available evidence and that all probable causes are being thoroughly investigated.
Critics of the Investigation
Some quarters have raised concerns about the investigation process, questioning the thoroughness and transparency of the probe.
- Date of Crash
- June 12
- Location of Crash
- Ahmedabad
- Aircraft Model
- Boeing 787-8
- Total Fatalities
- 260 (including 12 crew members)
- Survivors
- 1
- Interim Compensation Released
- ₹25 lakh to 237 families
- Investigating Body
- Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB)
- Ex Gratia Payments
- ₹1 crore each from Tata Trusts to 86 families
Sources
All probable causes leading to Air India plane crash being investigated: Govt
All probable causes leading to Air India plane crash being investigated: Govt
All probable causes leading to Air India plane crash being investigated: Govt
'All Causes Leading To Air India Crash Being Investigated': Minister
