Pilots' Body Seeks Role in Reviewing Draft Final Report on Air India AI-171 Crash
The Federation of Indian Pilots (FIP) has requested formal representation on any independent panel reviewing the draft final investigation report into the June 2025 Air India AI-171 crash in Ahmedabad, which killed 260 people. The pilots' body highlighted significant technical discrepancies, particularly regarding the timing of the Ram Air Turbine's power deployment, between the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau's preliminary findings and independent simulator tests. FIP seeks thorough examination of these issues and professional pilot input before the report is finalized, emphasizing a focus on technical accuracy rather than assigning blame.
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hindustantimes broke this story on 26 Sept, 10:09 am. Other outlets followed.