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AAIB to submit draft final report to SC in October
The government told the Supreme Court that the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) will file its draft final report on the June 2025 Air India crash in Ahmedabad in the first week…
The Story in Brief
The government told the Supreme Court that the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) will file its draft final report on the June 2025 Air India crash in Ahmedabad in the first week of October. The report will be submitted in a sealed cover. Four simulation tests have been conducted as sought by a petitioner. The court will hear the case again on October 13.
The crash of Air India flight AI-171, a Boeing 787-8 headed to London Gatwick, killed 260 people. Former Gujarat chief minister Vijay Rupani was among the victims. The AAIB has cited an absolute statutory prohibition on disclosing cockpit voice recordings. Petitions seeking an independent court-monitored investigation are pending.
The Indian Opinion
Some narratives suggest the government is dragging its feet or hiding evidence by citing legal prohibitions on cockpit recordings. But these rules exist internationally to preserve safety investigations' integrity. The AAIB has conducted four simulation tests and is on track to submit its draft report within four months of the crash. The real test is whether the final report offers clear, actionable findings on what caused Air India flight AI-171 to crash, and whether it leads to tangible safety reforms.
Source: thehindubusinessline.com
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