Responding to the preliminary report launched by the Plane Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) into the lethal Air India flight AI 171 crash, Minister of State for Civil Aviation Murlidhar Mohol on Saturday stated that the findings are nonetheless in early phases and “nothing particular” will be concluded at this level.
Chatting with IANS in Pune, Mohol stated, “That is simply the preliminary report. I imagine additional investigation remains to be underway. It will not be acceptable to make any conclusive statements till the ultimate report is launched.”
AAIB report reveals gas cut-off, cockpit confusion
The AAIB report, launched earlier within the day, revealed that each gas management switches supplying gas to the engines have been turned off seconds after take-off, main to finish engine shutdown. The incident, involving a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner that crashed shortly after departing from Ahmedabad on June 12, was caught on the cockpit voice recorder. It captured one pilot questioning the opposite on why the gas was minimize off, solely to be informed, “I didn’t.”
India now geared up with in-country black field evaluation
Reacting to the findings, Mohol stated the AAIB has accomplished commendable work to date. “Earlier, we needed to ship black bins overseas for evaluation. Right this moment, India has its personal amenities for such investigations, which displays how far we have now are available in aviation security,” he stated.
He additionally reiterated that every one potential causes, together with sabotage, are being examined. “It’s being probed from each angle. CCTV footage is being reviewed and a number of companies are concerned. It is a uncommon and severe case,” the minister had stated earlier.
Consultants urge warning, name for full investigation
Aviation professional Mark Martin additionally cautioned in opposition to early assumptions, noting that it’s “extremely unlikely” a pilot would knowingly tamper with gas switches throughout take-off. “These usually are not controls you’d usually work together with throughout that part of flight. Pilots would sometimes be targeted on flaps or the touchdown gear, not gas shutoffs,” he stated, including {that a} complete investigation is critical earlier than drawing any conclusions.
Mohol echoed that sentiment: “Their work remains to be ongoing. As soon as the ultimate report is launched, it is going to be acceptable to remark.”
