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Time of India
36 minutes ago
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- Time of India
Air India plane crash: Govt forms high-level probe committee, report to be submitted in 3 months
The government has formed a high-level multidisciplinary committee to examine the causes behind the crash of Air India Flight AI-171 , which was en route from Ahmedabad to London's Gatwick Airport on June 12 and claimed the lives of 241 out of the 242 people on board. 'A High Level Multi-disciplinary Committee is constituted for examining the causes leading to the crash of the Air India Flight AI-171 from Ahmedabad to Gatwick Airport (London) on June 12, 2025. The Committee will examine the existing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and guidelines issued to prevent and handle such occurrences and suggest comprehensive guidelines for dealing with such instances in the future,' read an order issued by the Ministry of Civil Aviation. The ministry clarified that this committee would not replace other ongoing inquiries being conducted by relevant agencies but would instead focus on drafting improved SOPs to both prevent and manage such accidents in future. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Đây là Chi phí Cấy ghép Nha khoa Toàn bộ Miệng Cấy ghép răng | Quảng cáo tìm kiếm Tìm hiểu thêm The committee, headed by the Union Home Secretary, will include representatives from the Ministry of Civil Aviation, the Indian Air Force, and aviation experts. It will have access to all key records — including flight data, cockpit voice recordings, aircraft maintenance logs, ATC logs, and witness testimonies — and is expected to submit its report within three months. In addition to identifying the root cause of the crash, the committee will evaluate the emergency response mechanisms of central and state authorities, rescue operations, and inter-agency coordination. It will also recommend policy reforms, operational upgrades, and training measures aimed at improving both crash prevention and post-crash handling. Live Events The order, issued around 12:40 am on Saturday, noted that the committee will review records of previous crashes in India and evaluate current guidelines for managing such emergencies. 'The Committee will examine existing guidelines regarding handling such incidents and go through records of previous such aircraft crashes in the country,' it stated. It will also suggest roles and responsibilities for all involved agencies—both central and state—for effective post-crash management. The SOPs it drafts will align with international best practices, the ministry said. Members of the panel include the Union Home Secretary, secretary or joint secretary of the home affairs ministry, secretary of civil aviation, representatives from Gujarat's home department and the state disaster response authority, Ahmedabad's police commissioner, the DG of Inspection and Safety at the Indian Air Force, DGs of the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security and the Directorate General of Civil Aviation, a special director from the Intelligence Bureau, and the director of the Directorate of Forensic Science Services. The committee may also rope in additional members as needed, including aviation experts, legal advisors, and accident investigators. It will conduct site visits and interview key individuals including crew members, Air Traffic Controllers (ATCOs), and others directly involved. If foreign nationals or international aircraft manufacturers are part of the investigation, the committee will coordinate with international bodies. Air India plane crash Flight AI-171, a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner operated by Tata-owned Air India, crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad airport on Thursday. Only one of the 242 passengers and crew members on board survived. Air India has set up dedicated hotlines to assist families: 1800 5691 444 for calls within India, and +91 8062779200 for those outside the country. The Tata Group has announced a compensation of ₹1 crore for the family of each deceased passenger. With inputs from ANI
News18
2 hours ago
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- News18
Govt Announces Formation Of High-Level Committee To Probe Air India Plane Crash
Last Updated: The Ministry of Civil Aviation formed a committee to investigate the Air India Flight AI-171 crash on June 12, which caused 274 deaths, and recommend improved SOPs. The Ministry of Civil Aviation announced the formation of a high-level committee to investigate the causes of the fatal crash of Air India Flight AI-171, which occurred on June 12 en route from Ahmedabad to London's Gatwick Airport, resulting in at least 274 fatalities, including 241 onboard and those on the ground. According to the ministry, the panel will assess the circumstances leading to the crash and evaluate existing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and safety guidelines currently in place. In a post on X, the ministry said that the committee's primary objective is to recommend a robust framework for preventing and effectively managing similar aviation incidents in the future. The ministry also clarified that this Committee will not be a substitute for other enquiries being conducted by relevant organisations, but will focus on formulating SOPs for preventing and handling such occurrences in the future. First Published:
India Today
3 hours ago
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- India Today
Government forms high-level committee to probe Air India plane crash, review SOPs
The Ministry of Civil Aviation on Saturday announced that a high-level multi-disciplinary committee will be formed to examine the causes behind the tragic crash of Air India Flight AI-171, which was en route from Ahmedabad to London's Gatwick Airport on June 12, which claimed at least 265 lives and injured many ministry said the panel will assess the circumstances leading to the crash and evaluate existing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and safety guidelines currently in place. advertisementThe announcement was made via a post on X, where the ministry said that the committee's primary objective is to recommend a robust framework for preventing and effectively managing similar aviation incidents in the future. The ministry also clarified that this committee will function independently and will not replace other statutory or technical investigations being carried out by relevant authorities. 'The Committee will not be a substitute to other enquiries being conducted by relevant organisations but will focus on formulating SOPs for preventing and handling such occurrences in the future," the Ministry of Civil Aviation said in a post. Air India Flight AI171 crashed just minutes after taking off from Ahmedabad airport, when the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner plunged into a medical college hostel in a nearby residential area. Eyewitness videos showed the aircraft struggling to gain altitude before spiraling into a fiery ill-fated flight was carrying 230 passengers, 169 Indians, 53 British nationals and 1 Canadian, along with 12 crew members. Only one person survived the Minister Narendra Modi visited the crash site and met with injured survivors at Ahmedabad Civil Hospital on Friday. Identification of the deceased is ongoing, with a team of 70-80 doctors conducting post-mortem examinations. So far, five victims have been identified and their remains handed over to their families.A formal investigation is underway to determine the cause of the crash. Forensic teams are examining the debris, and aviation authorities have launched a full-scale InMust Watch IN THIS STORY#Air India
Mint
6 hours ago
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- Mint
What is the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau? Here's a look at some crucial cases AAIB investigated
As investigators sift through the smoldering wreckage of Air India Flight AI-171, the spotlight has turned to India's Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB), the independent agency now leading one of the most complex aviation probes in the country's history. The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner crashed just 60 seconds after takeoff from Ahmedabad's Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport at 1:39 PM local time on June 12, 2025. The aircraft, carrying 242 people, plummeted into the Meghani Nagar residential area and a medical college hostel, killing all but one passenger and at least eight people on the ground. British national Vishwashkumar Ramesh, the sole survivor, described a sudden loud noise followed by a massive impact. Established to eliminate conflicts of interest, the AAIB operates independently under India's Ministry of Civil Aviation. Before its creation, accident probes were handled by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), which also regulates airlines, a dual role that risked bias. The AAIB's mandate is strictly safety-focused: To prevent, not to punish. Investigate all aircraft accidents and serious incidents in Indian airspace Collect evidence (black boxes, flight data, witness statements) Analyze causes and issue safety recommendations Publish final reports for global aviation authorities Within hours of the crash, AAIB teams secured the site and recovered the flight's black boxes, the bright orange crash-resistant recorders housing the cockpit voice recorder (CVR) and flight data recorder (FDR). These devices capture 25 hours of data, including pilot conversations, engine performance, and system warnings. The investigation has already drawn global expertise, with the UK's Air Accidents Investigation Branch having dispatched four specialists in operations, engineering, and data analysis. The US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and Boeing engineers also joined the probe, as the 787 was US-manufactured. Canada's TSB also appointed an expert to monitor findings, according to its official press release. The 2020 Kozhikode plane crash: The AAIB's analysis of black box data revealed pilot decisions and runway conditions contributing to a Boeing 737 overshoot that killed 21. This led to revised training and safety protocols. The mandate for AAIB investigations, according to their website reads: 'All occurrences classified as Accidents are investigated by Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) and Investigations are ordered under Rule 11 of Aircraft (Investigation of Accidents and Incidents) Rules, 2017.' 'Investigation into occurrences involving an aircraft of maximum mass over 2250 Kg or turbojet airplane, which are classified as Serious Incident are carried out by AAIB under Rule 11.' 'Investigation into occurrences involving an aircraft of maximum mass of 2250 Kg or less, which are classified as Serious Incident or occurrences which are classified as Incidents are carried out by DGCA under Rule 13.' 'AAIB may also conduct Investigations into occurrences involving an aircraft with maximum mass of 2250 Kg or less, which are classified as Serious Incident or occurrences which are classified as Incidents, if it feels that it is expedient to investigate the circumstances of such occurrence.' Past AAIB investigations have driven India's adoption of stricter maintenance checks, enhanced pilot training, and aircraft design modifications. For families awaiting answers and a global aviation industry reeling from Boeing's latest crisis, the Bureau's findings could redefine flight safety for generations.
India Gazette
7 hours ago
- Politics
- India Gazette
Gautam Adani visits residence of former Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani, pays tributes to late leader
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) [India], June 13 (ANI): Adani Group Chairperson Gautam Adani on Friday visited the residence of former Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani, who died in the Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad on Thursday. Former Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani was among the 242 passengers on the Air India flight bound for London that crashed soon after taking off from Ahmedabad, killing 241 people on board. One passenger survived the crash. Gautam Adani had earlier paid his condolences over the loss of lives in the plane crash. 'We are shocked and deeply saddened by the tragedy of Air India Flight 171. Our hearts go out to the families who have suffered an unimaginable loss. We are working closely with all authorities and extending full support to the families on the ground,' he said in a post on X on Thursday. PM Modi also met with the family of former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani earlier in the day. PM Modi said that the former CM was a humble and hardworking person and firmly committed to the party's ideology. 'Met the family of Shri Vijaybhai Rupani Ji. It is unimaginable that Vijaybhai is not in our midst. I've known him for decades. We worked together, shoulder to shoulder, including during some of the most challenging times. Vijaybhai was humble and hardworking, firmly committed to the Party's ideology,' PM Modi wrote in a post on X. 'Rising up the ranks, he held various responsibilities in the Organisation and went on to serve diligently as Gujarat's Chief Minister,' he added. The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) on Friday confirmed the recovery of the Digital Flight Data Recorder (DFDR), commonly referred to as the black box, from the rooftop of a building at the site of the Air India Flight AI-171 crash in Ahmedabad. The AAIB has launched a full-scale investigation into the crash, with over 40 staff from the Gujarat State Government joining efforts to support the Ministry of Civil Aviation teams on the ground. The black box, a critical piece of evidence, will be analysed to determine the cause of the tragic crash. (ANI)
