Ekhbary News Agency
Ahmedabad — The Indian agency investigating the fatal Air India plane crash of June last year has indicated that a draft final report might be ready by October. The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) informed the Supreme Court in a recent affidavit that it is deep into the "analysis phase" of its inquiry, expecting completion within approximately six weeks. This significant development comes as families of the 260 victims, both on board and on the ground, continue to seek answers.
Investigation Progress and Challenges
The tragic incident occurred on June 12, 2025, when an Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner, bound for London, crashed moments after departing Ahmedabad airport. The aircraft plummeted about six kilometers from the runway, striking a building at a medical college and causing a devastating explosion. Only one passenger, Viswashkumar Ramesh from Leicester, survived the catastrophe. The AAIB's affidavit detailed that 49 of 66 mandated investigative steps have been completed, encompassing site examination, evidence collection, and review of crew records.
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Human Factors and Media Scrutiny
Crucially, a "psychological autopsy and evaluation" of crew members were conducted, with the psychologist's final report now received. This suggests a deep dive into human factors, a common element in complex aviation incidents. The preliminary report, published last July, had highlighted fuel-control switches abruptly moving to "cut-off" position post-takeoff, leading to total power loss. Cockpit audio, for what it's worth, captured a chilling exchange where one pilot questioned the other's action, only to be met with a denial. Media speculation regarding pilot culpability, particularly concerning senior pilot Capt Sumeet Sabharwal, has unfortunately made some witnesses less cooperative, the AAIB noted in its filing. This ongoing scrutiny underscores the immense pressure on investigators to deliver a definitive conclusion.
