Air India AI-171 crash probe in final stage, report expected soon: Aviation Minister
Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu on Wednesday said the investigation into the Air India AI-171 plane crash has reached its final stages and the report is expected to be released soon.
Speaking in Ranchi, the minister stressed that the inquiry is being conducted in a transparent, fair and accountable manner due to the international nature of the flight involved in the incident.
The AI-171 crash took place on June 12 last year when the Air India Boeing 787-8 aircraft crashed shortly after take-off from Ahmedabad’s Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport. The tragedy claimed 260 lives, including passengers, crew members and people on the ground.
Kinjarapu stated that the investigation is open to scrutiny and follows global aviation standards. He added that authorities are committed to ensuring complete transparency before releasing the final findings.
During his visit, the minister also announced the launch of a Udaan Yatri Cafe at Ranchi airport to provide affordable food and beverages for passengers. He said the initiative has received a positive response at airports where it has already been introduced.
The minister further highlighted the need for collective efforts to address challenges arising from the ongoing West Asia crisis and its impact on the country.
