In the Air India flight AI-171 crash, CEO Campbell Wilson stated that according to the investigation report, there were no technical faults in the aircraft, nor were there any maintenance issues. The investigation into the causes of the accident is still ongoing.
Ahmedabad Plane Crash: Air India CEO Campbell Wilson has now commented on the incident of Air India flight AI-171, which was en route from Ahmedabad to London on June 12. He stated that according to the preliminary report released by the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB), there were neither any maintenance issues nor any technical faults found in the engines of the aircraft.
What the report says
The preliminary report by the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau clarified that the fuel supply to both engines of the aircraft was cut off at the time of the accident. This was possibly the reason why the aircraft crashed within a few seconds. Furthermore, it was revealed that the engine fuel control switches were turned off, leading to the disruption of fuel supply.
Aircraft and crew conditions were also normal
CEO Wilson informed that the aircraft had completed all mandatory maintenance work and no abnormalities were recorded before takeoff. The fuel quality was found to be correct, and the pilots had also passed the breathalyzer tests before the flight. Their medical examinations also did not reveal any cause for concern.
Air India CEO's appeal
Wilson said that the report does not mention any cause or recommendation. In light of this, he urged everyone not to jump to conclusions prematurely. He stated that Air India has conducted a thorough inspection of the aircraft in its entire fleet and has not found any operational problems.
Boeing 787 declared safe for operation
Wilson stated that, with utmost care, every Boeing 787 aircraft included in the airlines' fleet has been thoroughly inspected. All aircraft were found suitable for operation. He clarified that it is not necessary to remove these aircraft from operation at the moment.
AAIB recommendations
The AAIB's investigation report has not recommended any immediate action against either the Boeing 787-8 or the GE GNX-1B engine operators. The report is currently in the process of identifying the potential causes of the accident.
275 people died in the accident
On June 12, Air India flight AI-171, which was en route from Ahmedabad to London, crashed after colliding with BJ Medical College. In this accident, 230 passengers, including former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani, 2 pilots, and 10 crew members were killed. In addition, 30 people also lost their lives in the college hostel and surrounding areas. Only one passenger survived the accident. The AAIB team is conducting a detailed investigation of the accident. The real causes of the accident will be known only after the final report is released. Air India and all related agencies are currently cooperating in the investigation.
