02-07-2025
ATC Data, Navigation Systems, Satellite Telemetry Under Lens As Air India Crash Probe Enters 2nd Phase
Investigators are also delving deep into airborne satellite-based telemetry, which constantly communicates with the aircraft during flight.
The investigation into the Air India crash has now entered its second phase, with investigators closely examining critical data retrieved from Ahmedabad Air Traffic Control (ATC), radar records, and other ground-based equipment. This probe is focused on reconstructing the aircraft's final moments with the help of comprehensive navigation and telemetry data.
Officials are scrutinising the performance of ground-based navigation aids, including the Ground-Based Augmentation System (GBAS) and VHF Omni-Directional Range (VOR). While GBAS enhances GPS signal accuracy using ground-based reference stations, VOR transmits radio signals to provide pilots with precise directional guidance.
Investigators are also delving deep into airborne satellite-based telemetry, which constantly communicates with the aircraft during flight. This telemetry data is crucial in understanding how the aircraft behaved in the moments leading up to the crash.
Beyond technical analysis, the probe is also focusing on potential mechanical failures and human factors that could have contributed to the crash. Teams are thoroughly examining maintenance logs to check for any overlooked issues, while weather-related factors are also being studied to rule out external environmental triggers.
According to officials, a preliminary report based on these findings is expected to be released by the second week of July, which will provide the first concrete insight into what may have caused the fatal accident.
The Air India AI 171 Ahmedabad-London flight crashed close to the Ahmedabad airport right after taking off, resulting in 265 fatalities and raising serious concerns about flight safety. While the exact cause is still under investigation, preliminary assessments suggest the aircraft may have experienced technical issues, human error, or weather-related complications.
Aviation authorities have launched a detailed probe, examining ATC recordings, telemetry data, navigation systems, and maintenance logs to piece together the events leading up to the crash. The findings from this investigation will be crucial in determining whether the tragedy was the result of mechanical failure, operational lapses, or external factors.
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