Unraveling the Ahmedabad Air India Crash: A Deep Dive into the Investigation Process

The investigation into the Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad is expected to be lengthy, as the aircraft sustained severe fire damage. Former DG of AAIB, Group Captain Aurobindo Handa, explains the intricate process of assembling evidence and determining the crash's root cause without apportioning blame.


Devdiscourse News Desk | New Delhi | Updated: 22-06-2025 14:14 IST | Created: 22-06-2025 14:14 IST
Unraveling the Ahmedabad Air India Crash: A Deep Dive into the Investigation Process
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The ongoing investigation into the tragic Air India crash in Ahmedabad is predicted to be a protracted affair. Former Director General of the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau, Group Captain Aurobindo Handa, shared insights exclusively with PTI, revealing the complexities of piecing together evidence from the fire-damaged aircraft.

Visuals from the crash indicate extensive damage, suggesting a laborious process ahead in the reconstruction of events. Handa, who also chaired the Accident Investigation Group for ICAO's APAC Region, emphasized the need for a thorough yet unhurried investigation, devoid of any assignment of blame.

With over a century of past investigations under his leadership, Handa stressed the meticulous examination needed. Using data from cockpit voice and flight data recorders, investigators aim to pinpoint the systems potentially causing the malfunction, adhering to global procedures.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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