Growing calls for independent probe into Air India crash as investigators focus attention on pilots
Bereaved families seek answers after fatal Air India crash
- A Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner crashed in Ahmedabad, India, eight months ago, killing 240 people on board and 19 on the ground, with only one survivor.
- Investigators have not yet settled on a cause but are leaning towards human error or deliberate pilot action, rather than a mechanical fault, despite allegations of the aircraft being flawed.
- A preliminary report indicated that fuel switches flipped to 'cutoff' shortly after take-off, leading to accusations against the pilots and legal challenges from their families, who claim a media trial.
- Lawsuits against Boeing and Air India allege the plane had inherent flaws, while independent aviation experts suggest an electrical fault, citing the aircraft's history of technical issues.
- Bereaved families are grappling with grief, economic hardship, and a complex compensation process, as they await the final investigation report, which is due by June 2026.
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