🔥 Trending Air India Crash: Latest on Cockpit Investigations and Reports

The Air India AI-171 crash on June 12, 2025, in Ahmedabad, which resulted in the deaths of 260 people, is one of India's deadliest aviation disasters ²⁷. Investigations into the incident have focused heavily on the events that transpired in the cockpit leading up to the crash.

Initial Findings and Ongoing Investigation

India's Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) is conducting a complex probe into the crash ². The investigation is in its final stages, with a cockpit voice recorder (CVR) transcript having been prepared and a psychological autopsy conducted ¹⁸. The draft final report on the investigation is expected to be ready in October 2026 ².

Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR) Data

Reports indicate that there is clear audio from the cockpit voice recorder ³. This audio is a critical piece of evidence in understanding the sequence of events and the actions of the pilots. While the full transcript has not been publicly released, the AAIB has stated that it cannot share the CVR details with the Supreme Court at this stage, as the investigation is ongoing ².

Allegations of Intentional Act

An Italian news report by Corriere della Sera, cited by Hindustan Times, made new claims about the crash, suggesting that the final report might state that the AI-171 incident was due to an "almost certainly intentional" act by the pilot ³. This claim implies that the pilot may have deliberately switched off the engine ³.

Potential Electrical Faults and Other Incidents

However, some reports question whether the AAIB might have overlooked electrical faults as a contributing factor ⁷. The first report published by the AAIB on July 12, 2025, appeared to suggest a simpler explanation, but some experts believe a deeper look into electrical issues is warranted ⁷.

Furthermore, there have been other incidents involving Air India aircraft where fuel switches were inadvertently moved. In February 2026, an Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner had its left engine fuel switch move from RUN to CUTOFF twice on the ground before a flight from London Heathrow to Bangalore. Air India grounded the aircraft for investigation in response to this incident ⁴. This suggests a potential broader concern regarding cockpit controls or procedures.

Psychological Autopsy

As part of the comprehensive investigation, a psychological autopsy of the pilots has been conducted ¹⁸. This process aims to understand the mental state and potential contributing psychological factors of the crew involved in the incident.

The investigation is still ongoing, and the full details of what transpired in the cockpit are expected to be revealed in the AAIB's final report in October 2026 ².