Air India Ahmedabad Crash: Preliminary Report Submitted to Aviation Ministry

Quick Summary:

• incident: Air India flight AI 171, a London-bound aircraft, crashed shortly after take-off from Ahmedabad airport on June 12, 2025.
• Inquiry: The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has completed an initial assessment and submitted a preliminary report too the Ministry of Civil Aviation and other authorities.
• Key Observations:

– The report highlights findings related to flight data,crew actions,weather conditions,and mechanical performance.- A dual-engine failure may have contributed to the crash as per Bloomberg sources; however, this is not officially confirmed by AAIB.
– Technical failure remains under scrutiny as simulations did not replicate the crash despite replicating critical factors like landing gear deployment and wing flap settings.

• Distress Signal: The pilots issued a Mayday distress call just seconds after take-off.Fifteen seconds later, the plane made ground impact.
• Future Steps: AAIB will continue its in-depth investigation to ascertain root causes and recommend safety measures.

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