Archive · 3 Oct 2025
AAIB Denies Pilot Group's Request to Join Air India Crash Probe
After a tragic plane crash, the group that represents pilots wanted to help figure out what went wrong.
They asked to be part of the team looking into the crash, but the investigators said no, because of the rules.
The pilots' group met with the investigators, but their request was denied.
The investigators will invite the pilots to future meetings.
The Supreme Court has criticized the investigation team for publishing information prematurely.
The crash happened shortly after takeoff, and the preliminary report shows both engines lost fuel supply.
The pilots’ group believes that their participation could make investigations stronger.
ALPA India was denied participation in the Air India crash investigation.
The AAIB cited government norms for excluding ALPA India.
ALPA India met with AAIB Director General seeking expert participation.
The Air India flight AI171 crashed on June 12, killing 260.
The AAIB will invite ALPA India to future quarterly meetings.
- Who
- ALPA India, AAIB
- What
- AAIB denied ALPA India's request to join the AI171 crash investigation.
- When
- June 12 (crash), Friday (meeting)
- Where
- New Delhi (meeting), Ahmedabad (crash site)
- Why
- Government norms cited (implied)
ALPA India
AAIB
Inclusion in Investigation
ALPA India
ALPA India believes its participation could improve investigation processes and enhance aviation safety.
AAIB
AAIB denied ALPA India's request, likely due to government regulations.
- Event
- Air India Flight AI171 Crash
- Date of Crash
- June 12
- Location of Crash
- Ahmedabad
- Fatalities
- 260
- Pilot Association
- ALPA India
- AAIB Director General
- GVG Yugandhar