Captain Sumeet Sabharwal
Centre Tells Supreme Court: No Blame Attributed to Pilots in Air India Crash Investigation
Nov 14, 2025 02:22 am CST
The Supreme Court heard that Captain Sumeet Sabharwal has not been blamed in the preliminary AAIB report on the Air India Boeing 787-8 crash that killed 260 people on June 12. The deceased pilot's father and aviation groups are seeking an independent court-monitored inquiry amid concerns about investigation protocols and aircraft safety, while the Solicitor General emphasized that the inquiry aims to determine causes rather than assign blame.
Supreme Court: "No One Should Blame Pilot" in Fatal Air India Dreamliner Crash That Killed 260
Nov 07, 2025 03:17 pm CST
The Supreme Court of India addressed the father of Captain Sumeet Sabharwal, pilot-in-command of the Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner that crashed in Ahmedabad killing 260 people, stating no one should blame the pilot for the tragedy. The court issued notices to government bodies while considering petitions calling for an independent investigation into the crash, with questions surrounding the aircraft's fuel cutoff switches and possible technical issues.
Father of Air India Flight AI-171 Pilot Seeks Supreme Court-Monitored Investigation into Fatal Crash
Oct 16, 2025 07:34 pm CST
The father of Captain Sumeet Sabharwal has petitioned the Supreme Court seeking an independent investigation into the Air India AI-171 crash that killed 260 people in Ahmedabad. The petition challenges the current investigation as "profoundly flawed," arguing it unfairly focuses on the deceased pilots while failing to examine technical factors. The petitioners demand a judicially monitored committee led by a retired Supreme Court judge to ensure a transparent and credible investigation.
Aviation Minister Assures Transparency in Air India Crash Investigation: "No Manipulation" in Probe of Tragedy That Killed 260
Oct 08, 2025 02:52 am CST
Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu has firmly rejected allegations of impropriety in the investigation of the June 12 Air India crash that claimed 260 lives. As controversy surrounds the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau's preliminary findings and amid calls for a judicial probe, the minister assured the public of a thorough and transparent investigation process, emphasizing that the final report will require time to ensure accuracy and completeness.
"Unfortunate": Supreme Court On Pilot's "Fuel Cut-Off" Mention In Air India Crash Report
Sep 22, 2025 03:30 pm CST
"Unfortunate": Supreme Court On Pilot's "Fuel Cut-Off" Mention In Air India Crash Report
Families Of 4 Air India Ahmedabad Plane Crash Victims Sue Boeing In US Court
Sep 19, 2025 02:16 am CST
Families of four passengers who died in the Air India plane crash in June this year have filed a product defect and negligence lawsuit in a US court.
'Findings Tarnished Name, Need Fresh Probe': Air India Crash Pilot's Father
Sep 17, 2025 09:58 pm CST
The father of a pilot flying the Boeing Dreamliner that crashed less than a minute after take-off from Ahmedabad, has sought a proper investigation into the tragedy.