Archive · 24 Jan 2026
Air India Crash: Safety Group Questions Focus on Pilots
An Air India plane crashed in Ahmedabad on June 12, killing 260 people.
A safety group called the Foundation for Aviation Safety (FAS) says the plane had many problems over its 11 years, like electrical failures.
They think the investigation is unfairly blaming the pilots instead of looking at the plane's issues.
The FAS wants more attention on the plane's history of defects.
Boeing and Air India haven't commented, and the investigation is still going on.
Some pilot groups and experts agree with the FAS and want a deeper look into the plane's problems.
Air India Boeing 787-8 crashed in Ahmedabad on June 12, killing 260 people.
Foundation for Aviation Safety (FAS) claims the aircraft had a history of electrical and maintenance issues.
FAS alleges the investigation is unfairly focusing on pilot actions rather than technical problems.
FAS wants the US authorities to investigate the claims and ensure full disclosure of information.
Pilot groups and some experts criticize the preliminary report for implying pilot fault.
- Who
- Air India Boeing 787-8 aircraft, Foundation for Aviation Safety (FAS), India's Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB)
- What
- Crash of Air India flight AI 171, allegations of aircraft defects, criticism of investigation focus
- When
- June 12 crash, January 12 whistleblower report
- Where
- Ahmedabad, India
- Why
- Alleged aircraft defects and maintenance issues, criticism of investigation focus on pilots
- Aircraft Model
- Boeing 787-8
- Flight Number
- AI 171
- Destination
- London Gatwick
- Date of Crash
- June 12
- Casualties
- 260
- Investigation Body
- India's Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB)
- Safety Group
- Foundation for Aviation Safety (FAS)
- Aircraft Registration
- VT-ANB
