Flight 171
Six Months After Air India Flight 171 Crash: Families Demand Answers and Transparency as Investigation Continues
Dec 13, 2025 01:27 am CST
Six months following the Air India Flight 171 crash that claimed 260 lives in Ahmedabad, victims' families continue seeking closure amidst ongoing investigations. While interim compensation has been provided to most families, many report communication difficulties with Air India regarding personal belongings recovery and lack of clarity about the promised Rs 1-crore support from Tata Trust. As the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau continues its work, families unite in their demand for transparency and accountability to prevent future tragedies.
Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner Crash: 6 Months Later, Investigation Still Raises Questions About Fuel Switch Malfunction
Dec 12, 2025 01:09 pm CST
Six months after an Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner crashed killing 260 people, the investigation remains inconclusive. The preliminary report indicates the fuel supply switches were turned off after takeoff, but whether this resulted from pilot error or technical malfunction is disputed. Tensions between pilots, victims' families, the airline, and Boeing continue as experts question the investigation's focus on the deceased pilots rather than potential technical failures.
Citing Negligence, Air India Crash Victim Families Sue Boeing, Honeywell
Sep 18, 2025 02:49 pm CST
The families of four passengers who died in the June crash of Air India Flight 171 sued Boeing and Honeywell, blaming their negligence and a faulty fuel cutoff switch for the accident, which killed 260 people.