India’s Civil Aviation Minister K. Rammohan Naidu Kinjarapu has assured the public that the investigation into the Air India Flight AI 171 crash in Ahmedabad is being conducted fairly and without any manipulation or misconduct. The tragic accident claimed 260 lives.
Details of the Tragic Crash
The Gatwick-bound Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner crashed shortly after taking off from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport. It hit a medical college building in Meghaninagar, causing massive destruction and a heartbreaking loss of lives and property.
Pilot’s Family Raises Concerns
The investigation faced scrutiny after Pushkar Raj Sabharwal, father of Captain Sumeet Sabharwal, alleged that the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) suggested his son had intentionally turned off the plane’s fuel control switches before the crash.
He also accused the bureau of selectively releasing information from the cockpit voice recorder, creating a false narrative that blamed the pilot. His demand for an independent review has found support among victims’ families who continue to seek transparency.
Minister’s Response to Allegations
Minister Rammohan Naidu dismissed these claims, assuring that the investigation is being handled with complete transparency and independence. He said the AAIB will take all necessary time to prepare a detailed and fact-based report instead of rushing to conclusions.
His statement aims to restore public trust amid growing doubts about the investigation’s fairness. The minister also urged patience as experts continue their work on understanding the technical reasons behind the tragedy.
Public Demands for Accountability
The government’s commitment to an honest probe deserves recognition, but for grieving families, justice means full disclosure and accountability. Many believe that closure will only come when all parties — from Air India to aviation regulators — take responsibility for what went wrong.
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