The furious dispute over what caused Air India flight 171 to crash
Summary
Air India flight 171 crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad, India, killing 260 people on board and 19 on the ground. The official investigation into the crash by India's Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau has caused strong controversy over its fairness and transparency.Key Facts
- The crash occurred less than a minute after takeoff on 12 June last year.
- The flight was bound for London with 230 passengers and 10 crew members.
- Only one person on board survived; 19 people on the ground also died.
- The investigation is led by India’s Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau, following international rules.
- The US National Transportation Safety Board and Boeing are involved due to aircraft manufacturing.
- The investigation aims to prevent future accidents, not assign blame.
- Boeing’s 787 Dreamliner plane model involved has a previously strong safety record.
- Families and safety groups have raised concerns about the investigation’s impartiality and possible conflicts of interest.
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