The preliminary report released earlier provided factual information available at that stage. The final investigation report, containing conclusions and safety recommendations, will be published upon completion of the investigation in line with established international norms, said the AAIB
New Delhi: The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) categorically clarified that the investigation into into the Air India Flight AI-171 accident is still in progress and No final conclusions have been reached.
The preliminary report released earlier provided factual information available at that stage. The final investigation report, containing conclusions and safety recommendations, will be published upon completion of the investigation in line with established international norms, said the AAIB.
The reports suggesting that the investigation has been finalised are incorrect and speculative, added the AAIB.
The AAIB conducts investigations strictly in accordance with the Aircraft (Investigation of Accidents and Incidents) Rules, 2025, and India’s obligations under ICAO Annex 13. Aircraft accident investigations are technical, evidence-based processes aimed at determining root causes and enhancing safety.
The AAIB remains fully committed to transparency, procedural integrity and the highest standards of aviation safety, the investigative agency said.
On 12 June 2025, Air India Flight 171 was a scheduled international passenger flight from Ahmedabads International Airport to London Gatwick Airport but the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner operating the flight, crashed just 32 seconds after takeoff.
Of the 12 crew members and 230 passengers on board, only 1 passenger survived. On the ground, 19 people were killed, and 67 others were seriously injured.
The aircraft was destroyed, and several college buildings were severely damaged by the impact and subsequent fire.
This was the first fatal accident and hull loss involving a Boeing 787 since the type entered service in 2011, as well as the deadliest plane crash in the 2020s, surpassing Jeju Air Flight 2216.