Govt Says Expert Panel Will Be Formed To Strengthen Aviation Safety In India After Air India Crash
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Ahmedabad Plane Crash: In addition to the AAIB-led probe, the government is also setting up a high-level committee of experts from multiple disciplines.
Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu announced a formal investigation into the Air India Flight AI171 crash in Ahmedabad, which claimed over 200 lives. The probe will be led by the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) and conducted in accordance with international protocols established by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).
'Following the tragic incident in Ahmedabad, a formal investigation has been initiated by the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau, in line with international protocols set by ICAO," the minister said in an official statement.
Expert Panel To Be Formed
In addition to the AAIB-led probe, the government is also setting up a high-level committee of experts from multiple disciplines. This committee will closely examine the circumstances surrounding the crash and recommend measures to enhance aviation safety.
'The committee will work to strengthen aviation safety and prevent such incidents in future," Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu added, emphasizing the government's commitment to accountability and systemic reform in civil aviation.
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