AAIB Issues Interim Statement on AI-171 Crash

AAIB issued an interim statement on the investigation into the Air India Flight AI-171 accident on its first anniversary.

The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau issued an interim statement on the progress of the investigation into the Air India Flight AI-171 accident. The Boeing 787-8 aircraft operating from Ahmedabad to London had crashed shortly after take-off from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport on 12 June 2025. AAIB stated that the final investigation report would be published after completion of investigative activities and international review and consultation processes. The update is important for understanding India’s civil aviation safety and accident investigation framework.