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Indian Express
23-07-2025
- General
- Indian Express
Air India crash aftermath: What are the steps Centre is taking to strengthen India's aviation sector? Union Minister answers
Air India Flight 171 crash: The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has recently released its preliminary report of the investigation into the June 12 Air India plane crash at Ahmedabad (AI-171). However, a detailed investigation is in progress to determine the probable cause(s)/ contributory factor(s) leading to the accident. The tragic accident killed 260 people (241 on board and 19 on the ground). In a written reply to Rajya Sabha, Murlidhar Mohol, MoS, Civil Aviation said that the data from one of the Flight Recorders of AI-171 (VT-ANB) has been downloaded in the Flight Recorder Lab of the AAIB at Udaan Bhawan. He also stated that the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has undertaken several efforts to strengthen the country's aviation safety on a regular basis. 'An Investigation has been ordered by Director General (DG), Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) under Rule 11 of the Aircraft (Investigation of Accidents & Incidents) Rules, 2017 to determine the probable cause(s)/ contributory factor(s) leading to the accident. Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) – India has a robust mechanism to enhance the aviation safety to ensure the safe operations,' the Union Minister said. A look at the steps taken by the DGCA for ensuring safe flight operations in the country:
The Hindu
21-07-2025
- The Hindu
Veteran pilot Sandhu joins Air India plane crash probe as domain expert
The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has roped in veteran pilot and Air India's former director of operations, Captain R.S. Sandhu, as a domain expert in the ongoing probe into the Ahmedabad plane crash that killed 260 persons last month, sources said on Sunday (July 20, 2025). Captain Sandhu, who was also a designated examiner for the Boeing 787-8 fleet at Air India, had taken delivery of the now-crashed 787-8 plane — VT-ANB — in 2013. On June 12, Air India's Boeing 787-8 aircraft en route to London Gatwick from Ahmedabad crashed into a building soon after takeoff, killing 260 people, including 19 people on the ground. Out of the 242 people onboard, one passenger survived. On July 12, the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) released its preliminary report into the fatal crash. "AAIB has onboarded seasoned aviator R.S. Sandhu in the ongoing investigation of the Air India Boeing 787-8 plane crash in Ahmedabad last month," one of the sources told PTI. AAIB had apparently approached Captain Sandhu to be a domain expert in the ongoing probe, and he agreed to the proposal, the sources said. Captain Sandhu, who was with Air India for close to 39 years in various capacities, is the founder of aviation consultancy firm Aviazione. He had also headed a team that worked on the integration of the Tata Group airlines. Various pilot unions had raised concerns over the absence of subject matter experts in the probe. Airline Pilots' Association of India (ALPA India) has been urging AAIB to include its representatives in the Air India aircraft crash probe. Details about other domain experts, who are part of the AAIB investigation, could not be immediately ascertained. A five-member team, headed by 56-year-old Sanjay Kumar Singh, is probing the fatal crash of the Air India aircraft. Experienced pilots, engineers, aviation medicine specialists, aviation psychologists and flight recorder specialists have been taken on board as subject matter experts to assist in the investigation in the area of their domain expertise, according to AAIB.
India Today
20-07-2025
- Business
- India Today
Veteran pilot RS Sandhu appointed as expert in Ahmedabad crash investigation
Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has roped in veteran pilot and Air India's former director of operations Captain RS Sandhu as a domain expert in the ongoing probe into the Ahmedabad plane crash that killed 260 persons last month, sources said on who was also a designated examiner for the Boeing 787-8 fleet at Air India, had taken delivery of the now-crashed 787-8 plane -- VT-ANB -- in June 12, Air India's Boeing 787-8 aircraft en route to London Gatwick from Ahmedabad crashed into a building soon after takeoff, killing 260 people, including 19 people on the ground. Out of the 242 people onboard, one passenger July 12, the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) released its preliminary report into the fatal crash."AAIB has onboarded seasoned aviator RS Sandhu in the ongoing investigation of the Air India Boeing 787-8 plane crash in Ahmedabad last month," one of the sources told had apparently approached Sandhu to be a domain expert in the ongoing probe, and he agreed to the proposal, the sources who was with Air India for close to 39 years in various capacities, is the founder of aviation consultancy firm Aviazione. He had also headed a team that worked on the integration of the Tata Group pilot unions had raised concerns over the absence of subject matter experts in the probe. Airline Pilots' Association of India (ALPA India) has been urging AAIB to include its representatives in the Air India aircraft crash about other domain experts, who are part of the AAIB investigation, could not be immediately ascertained.A five-member team, headed by 56-year-old Sanjay Kumar Singh, is probing the fatal crash of the Air India pilots, engineers, aviation medicine specialists, aviation psychologists and flight recorder specialists have been taken on board as subject matter experts to assist in the investigation in the area of their domain expertise, according to AAIB.- EndsTrending Reel advertisement
News18
20-07-2025
- General
- News18
AAIB Ropes In Veteran Air India Pilot As Domain Expert In Ahmedabad Plane Crash Probe
Last Updated: Captain RS Sandhu is Air India's former director of operations, a designated examiner for the Boeing 787-8 fleet, and had taken delivery of the now-crashed aircraft in 2013 The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau has asked veteran pilot Captain RS Sandhu to join the ongoing probe into the Air India plane crash as a domain expert. According to sources, Sandhu is Air India's former director of operations. Also a designated examiner for the Boeing 787-8 fleet at the airline, he had taken delivery of the now-crashed 787-8 plane – VT-ANB – in 2013. On June 12, the Air India plane en route to London from Ahmedabad crashed into a building soon after takeoff, killing 260 people, including 19 people on the ground. Out of the 242 people onboard, only one passenger survived. On July 12, the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) released its preliminary report into the fatal crash. 'AAIB has onboarded seasoned aviator RS Sandhu in the ongoing investigation of the Air India Boeing 787-8 plane crash in Ahmedabad last month," one of the sources told PTI. The sources said the AAIB had apparently approached Sandhu to be a domain expert in the ongoing probe, and he agreed to the proposal. WHO IS CAPTAIN RS SANDHU? Various pilot unions had raised concerns over the absence of subject matter experts in the probe. Airline Pilots' Association of India (ALPA India) has been urging AAIB to include its representatives in the crash probe. Details about other domain experts, who are part of the AAIB investigation, could not be immediately ascertained. A five-member team, headed by 56-year-old Sanjay Kumar Singh, is probing the fatal crash. Experienced pilots, engineers, aviation medicine specialists, aviation psychologists and flight recorder specialists have been taken on board as subject matter experts to assist in the investigation in the area of their domain expertise, according to AAIB. (With agency inputs) view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Economic Times
20-07-2025
- Economic Times
AAIB ropes in veteran pilot Sandhu as domain expert in Air India plane crash probe
ANI Representational image The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has roped in veteran pilot and Air India's former director of operations Captain RS Sandhu as a domain expert in the ongoing probe into the Ahmedabad plane crash that killed 260 persons last month, sources said on Sunday. Sandhu, who was also a designated examiner for the Boeing 787-8 fleet at Air India, had taken delivery of the now-crashed 787-8 plane -- VT-ANB -- in 2013. On June 12, Air India's Boeing 787-8 aircraft en route to London Gatwick from Ahmedabad crashed into a building soon after takeoff, killing 260 people, including 19 people on the ground. Out of the 242 people onboard, one passenger July 12, the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) released its preliminary report into the fatal crash."AAIB has onboarded seasoned aviator RS Sandhu in the ongoing investigation of the Air India Boeing 787-8 plane crash in Ahmedabad last month," one of the sources told PTI. AAIB had apparently approached Sandhu to be a domain expert in the ongoing probe, and he agreed to the proposal, the sources who was with Air India for close to 39 years in various capacities, is the founder of aviation consultancy firm Aviazione. He had also headed a team that worked on the integration of the Tata Group pilot unions had raised concerns over the absence of subject matter experts in the probe. Airline Pilots' Association of India (ALPA India) has been urging AAIB to include its representatives in the Air India aircraft crash about other domain experts, who are part of the AAIB investigation, could not be immediately ascertained.A five-member team, headed by 56-year-old Sanjay Kumar Singh, is probing the fatal crash of the Air India aircraft. Experienced pilots, engineers, aviation medicine specialists, aviation psychologists and flight recorder specialists have been taken on board as subject matter experts to assist in the investigation in the area of their domain expertise, according to AAIB.
