Speculation rife in media circles claiming the Air India Flight AI-171 crash investigation is over has been outright rejected by the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB). In a detailed statement, the bureau confirmed the inquiry into the devastating Ahmedabad incident continues without any conclusive outcomes yet.
Guided by the Aircraft (Accident and Incident Investigation) Rules 2025 and ICAO Annex 13, the AAIB’s methodology is purely technical and evidence-based. Its core mission: pinpoint genuine causes to enhance safety measures across aviation. Preliminary findings were shared transparently at the outset, but the comprehensive final report—with key results and recommendations—awaits the probe’s completion.
The AAIB has called on journalists to exercise caution and avoid baseless conjectures before verification. Such practices erode public trust and compromise the sanctity of official investigations. Reaffirming dedication to openness and top-tier safety standards, the bureau prioritizes facts over frenzy.
Contextually, Minister of State for Civil Aviation Muralidhar Mohol recently updated Parliament, noting the AAIB’s exhaustive review of the June 2024 crash. In a written reply, he highlighted ongoing scrutiny of all potential factors, with a push for timely closure aligned with global norms.
Recall the horror: Mere moments after takeoff from Ahmedabad on June 12, 2024, AI-171 smashed into a nearby medical college, killing 241 aboard and 19 ground victims. This ongoing probe is crucial for aviation reforms and honoring the lost.