One year after the crash of Air India Flight AI-171, the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has issued an update on the progress of its probe.
The investigation, which remains ongoing, is focused on a detailed, evidence-based assessment of all factors linked to the accident that killed 260 people.
On 12 June 2025, Air India Flight AI-171, a Boeing 787-8, crashed just 30 seconds after take-off from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad, killing 260 people.
The AAIB said it has conducted the investigation in accordance with the Aircraft (Investigation of Accidents and Incidents) Rules, 2017, and the standards and recommended practices under ICAO Annex 13.
A preliminary factual report was issued on July 12, 2025, and the AAIB has since carried out an extensive examination of technical, operational, organisational, and human factors connected to the accident.
The evidence collected is currently being analysed in an integrated manner, with further specialist examinations being conducted wherever necessary.
The AAIB said the investigation remains independent, objective, and evidence-driven, and that the final report will be published only after completion of all investigative processes and required international review under ICAO procedures.
The purpose of the investigation was to improve aviation safety through lessons learned and safety recommendations, and not to assign blame or liability.
