The Federation of Indian Pilots (FIP) alleges the AAIB's preliminary report on Air India flight 171 omits crucial cockpit warning data suggesting electrical failure. FIP's independent simulator tests contradict the report's timeline for emergency power deployment, raising concerns for the deceased pilots.
A year after Air India Flight 171 crashed in Ahmedabad, killing 260, investigators lack a definitive cause. Updates offer few clues, with analysis ongoing into flight recorder data, aircraft systems, and human factors. Preliminary findings suggested fuel-control switches moved to 'cut-off,' but conflicting theories persist.
Viswashkumar Ramesh, a British national of Indian origin, survived the deadly Air India Flight 171 crash near Ahmedabad due to a unique chain of events: mid-air ejection still strapped to his seat, a 50ft trajectory away from the main wreckage, and a 10ft mud embankment that shielded him from the fireball's heat and blast force. His brother died in the crash.
A 17-year-old boy named Aryan, now nicknamed 'Video Boy', recounts the harrowing experience of filming the Air India Flight 171 crash in Ahmedabad on June 12, 2025. The video he captured from his rooftop became crucial evidence, but the incident has left him traumatized, fearing to film airplanes.
On the first anniversary of the Air India Flight 171 crash, the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) failed to release a report, missing the International Civil Aviation Organization's (ICAO) recommended 12-month deadline. The Federation of Indian Pilots requested no interim report due to controversy surrounding the accident's cause.
Air India Flight 171 crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad, killing 230 people. The investigation by India's AAIB is mired in controversy, with conflicting theories about whether it was a pilot suicide or a technical failure. Critics question the impartiality of national authorities and the influence of manufacturers like Boeing.
An investigation into the 2025 crash of Air India Flight 171, which killed 260 people, is facing controversy over alleged conflicts of interest and pressure to blame the pilots, raising questions about the integrity of air accident investigations.
Mohammadmiya Sethwala, a survivor of the Air India Flight 171 crash that killed his wife and daughter, is fighting a deportation order from the UK Home Office after his dependent visa expired.
