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Air India crash final report delayed as investigators push safety review
world1 month ago

Air India crash final report delayed as investigators push safety review

On the first anniversary of Air India's AI171 crash, India's AAIB says it has made significant progress in examining evidence but the final report is still not ready; findings will be released after all investigative activities and international review, and are intended to improve aviation safety rather than assign blame. The June 2025 crash near Ahmedabad killed 250 people (241 onboard, 19 on the ground) with one survivor; ongoing analyses cover aircraft systems, data recorders, maintenance and human factors, with earlier preliminary data pointing to fuel-control switches and cockpit dialogue amid debates about pilot responsibility.

Air India 171 crash exposes fault lines in aviation investigations
world1 month ago

Air India 171 crash exposes fault lines in aviation investigations

The Air India Flight 171 crash near Ahmedabad has ignited a global debate over how aviation accidents are investigated: a tentative finding about fuel cutoff and cockpit dialogue has spurred competing theories of pilot involvement versus major electrical faults, while safety advocates warn against premature blame and potential industry influence. The controversy highlights concerns about the independence and transparency of national investigations and underscores calls for stronger international oversight, as India’s AAIB navigates its final report under Annex 13.

JetBlue Flight Skids Off Runway at Boston Logan, Flights Diverted
transportation1 year ago

JetBlue Flight Skids Off Runway at Boston Logan, Flights Diverted

A JetBlue Airbus A220-300 veered off the runway onto the grass at Boston Logan Airport after losing steering, prompting a temporary ground stop and investigation into the cause, with no injuries reported. This incident follows a previous hydraulic system issue with another A220 at the same airport, raising concerns about potential recurring problems with the aircraft model.

Air India Crash Kills 241 with One Survivor, Rescue Efforts Underway
world1 year ago

Air India Crash Kills 241 with One Survivor, Rescue Efforts Underway

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the crash site of the Air India flight in Ahmedabad, where recovery efforts continue following a deadly crash that killed 241 of the 242 onboard, with one survivor. The cause remains under investigation, and authorities are working to identify victims and recover black boxes, while families mourn and await further updates.

"Alaska Airlines' 737 Investigation: Concerns Over Missing Bolts Persist"
aviation-safety2 years ago

"Alaska Airlines' 737 Investigation: Concerns Over Missing Bolts Persist"

The National Transportation Safety Board's preliminary report on the Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 accident involving a detached mid exit door plug on a Boeing 737-9 MAX jet reveals that four bolts crucial for preventing the plug from moving upward were missing. The investigation suggests that the bolts may have been removed and not replaced during additional work performed on the aircraft at Boeing. The NTSB has not located the missing bolts and is examining manufacturing records to determine why the bolts were missing when the aircraft was received by Alaska Airlines. The incident led to a temporary grounding of the fleet and an FAA mandate for inspections and maintenance on all similar aircraft.