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Familiesof  AI-171 Crash Victims not Satisfied with AAIB’s Preliminary Report

Familiesof AI-171 Crash Victims not Satisfied with AAIB’s Preliminary Report

The relatives of the victims of the Air India 171 flight crash are hoping for more answers. AAIB’s initial report revealed that fuel switches were cut off. There is no idea of how it happened. Some families have criticized the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau’s report. It was published on Friday. Families of believe it serves as a “cover up” for the Tata’s AI, Boeing, and the government. They opine that the report is just “aviation jargon praising Boeing’s systems” while producing “nothing conclusive”. The London-bound Boeing 787 Dreamliner crashed into a medical college shortly after taking off from Ahmedabad airport…
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Ahmedabad Tragedy: AAIB Submits Preliminary Report on Plane Crash

Ahmedabad Tragedy: AAIB Submits Preliminary Report on Plane Crash

On Tuesday, July 8, Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) submitted its preliminary report on the AI171 plane crash. The report was sent to the ministry of civil aviation and the concerned authorities. The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, bound for London Gatwick (LGW) from Ahmedabad (AMD), had crashed shortly after takeoff on June 12. Also read: Ahmedabad Air India Plane Crash: Heartbreaking Stories of 241 Victims The Investigation team Ever since the crash, AAIB has been conducting a full-scale investigation. The bureau is being assisted by the ministry of civil aviation. The investigation team comprises experts from the Indian Air Force, Hindustan…
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New clue links AI171 crash to 2020 Gatwick Incident

New clue links AI171 crash to 2020 Gatwick Incident

On 12th June, AI171, headed from Ahmedabad to London, crashed minutes after take-off, and investigation soon commenced. The black box has been retrieved but damage sustained has made it difficult to retrieve. The Air Accident Investigation Branch (AAIB) of India has contacted America's National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). They need assistance to help retrieve the data. In this context, a clue has come forth from Gatwick, London. It might help in unraveling the cause of the crash. Also read: Air India Plane Crash Near Ahmedabad Airport Report Huge Causalities: Rare Dual-Engine Failure Suspected The Gatwick Incident In February 2020, Airbus…
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