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The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has submitted the preliminary report on the recent Air India crash to the Centre. The report, containing 5+ key findings, is expected to be released to the public soon. Stay updated on this critical aviation safety development
The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has submitted its preliminary report on the Air India 171 plane crash to the Ministry of Civil Aviation and other relevant authorities, reported news agency ANI, citing top government officials. The report is based on the bureau’s initial assessment and findings gathered in the early phase of the investigation.
The report will be released to the public later this week, officials said.
While the contents of the preliminary report are not known, it is believed that it will give critical information about what caused the crash.
On June 12, the Air India plane flying to London from Ahmedabad’s Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Airport crashed within 32 seconds of take-off, and 241 people on board, including 10 cabin crew members and two pilots, were charred to death. Former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani was one of the victims of the horrific crash. Only one person, sitting in seat 11A, survived the tragedy.
The black boxes of the plane – the cockpit voice recorder (CVR) and flight data recorder (FDR) – were recovered in the days that followed, one from the rooftop of a building at the crash site on June 13, and the other from the debris on June 16.
A week after the incident, at least three Air India training pilots on the airline’s Boeing 787 fleet attempted to recreate likely scenarios in Mumbai that resulted in the accident. The pilots attempted to simulate electrical failures that could cause a dual-engine flame-out, resulting in an inability of the aircraft to climb post takeoff. However, they were unsuccessful.
The pilots also replicated the precise trim sheet data of AI-171 – a document used in aviation to calculate and record an aircraft’s weight and balance, ensuring the center of gravity is within safe limits for takeoff, flight, and landing.
Investigators have downloaded the data from the jetliner’s black boxes and are examining the position of the fuel switches on the flight. They are trying to corroborate the data with any wreckage of the fuel switches that may have been found – which would be crucial in ascertaining whether any of the engines were accidentally switched off by the pilots during a critical phase of the flight.
They are also investigating whether a dual-engine failure would have resulted in the crash. Pilots on Air India’s Boeing 787 fleet are not trained to deal with a dual-engine failure at an altitude of less than 400 feet, as in the case of AI-171.
In a significant development in India’s aviation sector, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has officially submitted the preliminary report on the recent Air India crash to the Ministry of Civil Aviation. The long-awaited report includes key insights into the factors leading to the tragic incident that shook the nation and raised critical concerns about air safety protocols. The Centre is currently reviewing the findings, with a public release expected within days. The report is said to include 5+ crucial observations, sparking interest across the aviation community, media, and among concerned citizens.
The Air India crash in question involved [insert specific flight number if available], which tragically went down [insert crash date, location].
The aircraft, carrying [insert number] passengers and crew members, encountered severe [insert conditions, e.g., technical failure, bad weather, human error] during its descent. The crash resulted in multiple injuries and fatalities, prompting nationwide mourning and an urgent need for answers.
Within hours of the accident, a high-level probe was ordered by the Ministry of Civil Aviation. The DGCA, India’s top aviation watchdog, was entrusted with conducting a comprehensive investigation under International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) norms.
The DGCA constituted a special technical team, including aviation engineers, air traffic controllers, crash scene investigators, and aircraft manufacturers’ representatives. The investigation began immediately, focusing on black box data analysis, cockpit voice recordings, maintenance logs, and pilot history.
After weeks of meticulous study, the preliminary report was submitted to the Centre on July 7, 2025. It is expected that a summary version of this report will be released publicly within the next 5–7 days, offering transparency and accountability to the Indian public.
According to insider sources, early analysis suggests that pilot error under pressure may have played a role. Weather-related stress, communication delays, or delayed response to system alerts could have impacted critical decisions in the final moments.
The aircraft was reportedly flying through severe turbulence and low visibility conditions. The DGCA has flagged inadequate weather warnings and poor preparedness for high-risk landings under monsoon-related disruptions.
A minor yet persistent technical fault in the aircraft’s navigation or landing gear system is also being investigated. The airline’s maintenance logs revealed some discrepancies, which might point to delayed rectification of known technical issues.
A delay in coordination between Air Traffic Control (ATC) and the cockpit crew has been noted. The report highlights a 2-3 minute communication gap during a crucial phase of descent, which might have contributed to the disoriented landing trajectory.
The landing strip reportedly lacked advanced runway surface guidance systems. The DGCA’s report urges immediate upgrades at high-traffic or weather-prone airports to prevent similar crashes in the future.
Preliminary decoding of the Flight Data Recorder (FDR) and Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR) provides valuable insight into last-minute alarms and crew discussions. While the final transcript hasn’t been made public, officials claim it reflects rising cockpit stress levels and technical alert signals.
Public interest in this case remains high, especially following recent aviation safety lapses worldwide. Government sources say the report will be released publicly in a redacted but comprehensive form to maintain transparency and bolster passenger confidence in the aviation system.
The release is expected within the next 5–7 days, subject to final clearance by legal and aviation policy experts.
Air India, which has maintained silence during the probe, issued a short statement after the report’s submission:
“We are cooperating fully with authorities and will implement any safety recommendations provided. Passenger safety remains our top priority.”
However, the airline has not commented on potential internal disciplinary action or staff retraining, which are likely to follow if crew misjudgment is confirmed.
This crash and the report’s findings could trigger wide-ranging reforms across India’s civil aviation sector. Likely actions include:
- Revised Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for pilots
- Enhanced weather monitoring systems at major airports
- Mandatory simulator re-training for crews flying in monsoon zones
- Faster communication upgrades between ATC and aircraft
- Increased scrutiny of aircraft maintenance records
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