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'Don't Jump To Conclusions': Aviation Minister As AAIB Releases Preliminary Report In Air India Plane Crash | Live Updates

Sat, 12 Jul 2025 05:29 PM (IST)

Air India Crash Report: The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) on Saturday released its initial report on the Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad that killed at least 270. The report suggested that the crash happened due to the fuel cut off to both the engines. The report has also revealed the last moment conversation between the pilots in which they discussed about the fuel cutoff. The probing agency has not recommended any action for the operators of Boeing 787-8 planes now. The London-bound Air India aircraft crashed into BJ Medical college after taking off from Ahmedabad airport, killing 240 out of 241 passengers. The agency further stated that more information is being collected from the stakeholders for the next phase of the probe.

01:06 PM, 12 Jul 2025

Air India Crash Report Live Updates: Pilots and crew are the backbone of the aviation industry, says Ram Mohan Naidu

While reacting to the initial AAIB report, Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu stated that the ministry is analysing the reports. "This is a preliminary report, at the ministry we are analysing it...We are coordinating with AAIB for any support they need. We are hoping that the final reports come out soon so that we can arrive at some conclusion," Naidu was quoted as saying by ANI.

"I truly believe we have the most wonderful workforce in terms of pilots and the crew in the whole world. Pilots and crew are the backbone of the aviation industry," he added.

10:13 AM, 12 Jul 2025

Air India Crash Report Live Updates: Both the engines have been quarantined

AAIB stated that both the recovered engines have been quarantined for the further investigation.

08:53 AM, 12 Jul 2025

Air India Crash Report Live Updates: Boeing assures further cooperation in the investigation

While reacting to the initial report, Boeing stated that they will continue to support the investigation and the customers. “Our thoughts remain with the loved ones of the passengers and crew on board Air India Flight 171, as well as everyone affected on the ground in Ahmedabad. We continue to support the investigation and our customer,” Boeing was quoted as saying by ANI.

08:44 AM, 12 Jul 2025

Air India Crash Report Live Updates: Report reveals last moment conversation between pilots

The AAIB initial report suggests that while one of the pilots questioned the fuel cut-off to both engines, the other responded by saying that he had not done it.