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16 July 2026

Air India Boeing 787 crash investigation

While the crash is a tragic accident, it serves as context for understanding the functioning of the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau and disaster management protocols rather than being a direct exam topic.

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Notes

  • The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) is conducting an investigation into the June 12, 2025, Air India Boeing 787 crash in Ahmedabad.
  • The incident resulted in 241 fatalities, including 229 passengers and 12 crew members.
  • The AAIB has informed the Supreme Court that a draft final report is expected to be completed by October 2025.
  • The investigation timeline is estimated to conclude within six weeks from the date of the update to the Supreme Court.
  • The investigation methodology includes interviews with Air India and Boeing 787 pilots, previous crew members, air traffic control personnel, and specialists in human factors and crew resource management.

Questions

  1. Examine the role of the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) in ensuring aviation safety and the significance of judicial oversight in monitoring the progress of technical investigations into major air disasters. 150 words
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Prelims

  1. The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) in India functions under the administrative control of which of the following?

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