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Pilots Seek Boeing 787 Electrical Review In Air India Crash
Pilots want investigators to look very closely at the electrical systems on the Boeing 787 involved in the Air India crash.
The plane was flying from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick on June 12, 2025.
It crashed soon after takeoff.
Of the 242 people on the plane, only one survived, and 19 people on the ground also died.
The Federation of Indian Pilots says records about power, computers, software and sensors should be examined.
It also wants investigators to review maintenance records and information from flight and aircraft monitoring systems.
The Foundation for Aviation Safety says it provided documents describing possible repeated system problems.
The AAIB says its investigation is continuing and has not yet announced detailed findings.
The Federation of Indian Pilots urged the AAIB to conduct a comprehensive review of Boeing 787 electrical, electronic and avionics evidence.
The request concerns Air India flight AI171, which crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad on June 12, 2025.
The Boeing 787-8, registered VT-ANB, crashed en route to London Gatwick, killing 241 of the 242 people aboard and 19 people on the ground.
The Foundation for Aviation Safety said documents supplied through the UK AAIB described chronic and systemic failures involving the aircraft’s electrical, electronic and flight-computer systems.
The AAIB said its investigation is examining technical, operational, organisational and human factors, but has not disclosed specific findings.
- Who
- The Federation of Indian Pilots asked the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau to broaden its technical review; the investigation concerns Air India and Boeing 787 aircraft.
- What
- A request was made for a detailed examination of electrical, electronic, avionics, software and flight-computer evidence in the AI171 crash investigation.
- Where
- The crash occurred shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad, India, while the aircraft was flying to London Gatwick.
- When
- The crash occurred on June 12, 2025; the FIP letter referenced in the reports was dated September 18.
- Why
- The FIP cited the Boeing 787’s highly integrated electrical architecture and concerns about reported recurring faults, maintenance records and system reliability.
Pilots And Safety Group
Investigation Agency’s Process
Scope of technical review
Pilots And Safety Group
The Federation of Indian Pilots wants a comprehensive review of electrical generation, power distribution, avionics, software, data networks, maintenance records and related aircraft-monitoring data.
Investigation Agency’s Process
The AAIB says it has conducted an extensive examination of technical, operational, organisational and human factors, while its final report remains pending.
Reported system failures
Pilots And Safety Group
The Foundation for Aviation Safety says documents it received through the UK AAIB describe chronic and systemic failures involving the aircraft’s electrical, electronic and flight-computer systems.
Investigation Agency’s Process
The AAIB has not publicly disclosed specific findings confirming that those reported problems caused or contributed to the crash.
Safety recommendations
Pilots And Safety Group
FIP asked the AAIB to consider FAS material and issue appropriate safety recommendations for the Boeing 787 fleet.
Investigation Agency’s Process
The AAIB has said the final report will follow completion of investigative activities, international review and consultation processes.
Key facts
- Flight
- Air India AI171
- Aircraft
- Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, registration VT-ANB
- Crash date
- June 12, 2025
- Casualties
- 241 of 242 people aboard died; 19 people on the ground also died
- Survivors
- One passenger survived
- Aircraft history
- Manufactured in 2013 and recorded 41,868 flight hours
- Airworthiness certificate
- Valid until May 23, 2026
Quotes
Foundation for Aviation Safety
A US-based aviation safety organization that submitted technical information to the AAIB.
“These documents explicitly detail chronic, systemic aircraft failures involving the aeroplane's electrical, electronic, and/or flight computer systems,”
rediff.com
telegraphindia.com
Sources
Air India AI171 crash: Pilots seek detailed probe into Boeing 787 electrical systems
Pilot Body Seeks Broader Audit Of Boeing 787 Tech Records In AI-171 Probe
Air India Crash: Pilots' Body Demands Thorough Electrical System Review For Boeing 787
Air India crash: Pilots' body urge probe into Boeing 787 electrical system evidence - Telegraph India
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