Air India’s Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, operating Flight AI-171 (ANI image) The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) on Tuesday informed the Supreme Court that its investigation into the June 12, 2025 Air India Flight AI-171 crash, which claimed 260 lives, is not an “in-house” exercise limited to officials of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), but also involves experts and officials from countries whose nationals were among the victims.The submission was made during the hearing of petitions filed by the father of Captain Sumit Sabharwal and the Federation of Indian Pilots, who have sought a court-monitored investigation, alleging discrepancies in the ongoing probe.A Bench headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant heard submissions from both the petitioners and the AAIB.Final report to be submitted in OctoberDuring the hearing, the AAIB informed the court that the investigation includes simulation exercises and detailed technical analysis to reconstruct the sequence of events and determine the cause of the crash.Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for the AAIB, also assured the Bench that the draft final investigation report would be submitted to the Supreme Court in a sealed cover by October.Probe delayed due to overseas examinationExplaining the revised timeline, Mehta said the investigation had taken longer than initially expected because several aircraft components had to be sent abroad for specialised forensic and technical examination before being returned to India.He told the court that these examinations were essential for a comprehensive investigation, making the process more time-consuming than originally anticipated.The matter came up as the petitioners sought greater judicial oversight over the probe into one of India’s deadliest aviation disasters.Air India’s Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, operating Flight AI-171 from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick, crashed shortly after take-off on June 12, 2025, killing 260 people. The aircraft was piloted by Captain Sumeet Sabharwal and First Officer Clive Kunder. Former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani was among those killed.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosSupreme Court Backs Independent Probe Into Alleged Police Excesses During NEET Protests NationwidePM Modi’s Facebook Post Blocked: Is India’s Digital Sovereignty At Stake?Wangchuk Calls for “Humility” as CJP Celebration Videos Go Viral, Saurav Das Clarifies DebateFamilies Of 4 Injured Policemen Move SC Seeking Action Against CJP Protest ViolenceKhajuraho Airport Tops AAI Customer Satisfaction Survey Despite Having No Flights in July-AugustBihar Withdraws F.I.Rs Against NEET Protesters, Orders Release Of All Arrested In July 25 CasesPetrol Bomb Hurled At BJP Office In Sangrur, BJP Questions Punjab Law And OrderSonam Wangchuk’s Wife Slams BJP And Congress, Says Both Use ‘Identical Tactics’ Against CriticsBig Setback For Vijay Govt, Madras High Court Cancels Jobs Order For Karur Victims’ FamiliesKangana Ranaut Slams Gen Z-led CJP Protests, Calls Viral Protest Reels “Puke Inducing” Online123PhotostoriesSpiritual quotes by famous Gurus according to your birth date5 forgotten Ayurvedic hair oils that were used before Bhringraj became popular11 temples in India that offer the most delicious prasad5 longest urban beaches in the world: The second one is in IndiaFrom hardship to historic win atCommonwealth Games: The inspiring journey of Sharmila DhankarFrom Zendaya to Shakira, Drake and Cher: REASON why THESE celebrities use their FIRST NAME9 Meditation practices for your date of birth5 yellow-leaf plants to add glamour and luxury to your garden5 handloom fabrics that are dominating Indian fashion again in 202611 oldest and historic restaurants in Kolkata where every meal comes with a story123Hot PicksH.C. VermaUddhav ThackerayMHT CET final merit listDelhi weatherWeather tomorrowe20 PetrolRajasthan Safai Karamchari recruitmentTN supplementary resultsSouth Korea KOSPI crashTop TrendingDelhi Red AlertNitin GadkariChhattisgarh MurderEknath Shinde New ProjectWeather TomorrowKhajuraho AirportDombivli Doctors Assault CaseChitrakoot Gang Rape CaseSuvendu AdhikariDelhi Police Dharna
The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) on Tuesday informed the Supreme Court that its investigation into the June 12, 2025 Air India Flight AI-171 crash, which claimed 260 lives, is not an “in-house” exercise limited to officials of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), but also involves experts and officials from countries whose nationals were among the victims.The submission was made during the hearing of petitions filed by the father of Captain Sumit Sabharwal and the Federation of Indian Pilots, who have sought a court-monitored investigation, alleging discrepancies in the ongoing probe.A Bench headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant heard submissions from both the petitioners and the AAIB.
Final report to be submitted in October
During the hearing, the AAIB informed the court that the investigation includes simulation exercises and detailed technical analysis to reconstruct the sequence of events and determine the cause of the crash.Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for the AAIB, also assured the Bench that the draft final investigation report would be submitted to the Supreme Court in a sealed cover by October.
Probe delayed due to overseas examination
Explaining the revised timeline, Mehta said the investigation had taken longer than initially expected because several aircraft components had to be sent abroad for specialised forensic and technical examination before being returned to India.He told the court that these examinations were essential for a comprehensive investigation, making the process more time-consuming than originally anticipated.The matter came up as the petitioners sought greater judicial oversight over the probe into one of India’s deadliest aviation disasters.Air India’s Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, operating Flight AI-171 from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick, crashed shortly after take-off on June 12, 2025, killing 260 people. The aircraft was piloted by Captain Sumeet Sabharwal and First Officer Clive Kunder. Former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani was among those killed.
