Irresponsible… AAIB reprimanded foreign media for reporting on Ahmedabad plane crash
India’s Civil Aviation Ministry has reprimanded foreign media reports related to the Ahmedabad plane crash, calling them ‘irresponsible’. The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) of the Civil Aviation Ministry said that it is not appropriate to spread unnecessary fear or anxiety among the public in this difficult time. Especially when some facts are coming out without confirmation. The Bureau has issued this statement after the preliminary investigation report of the Ahmedabad plane crash was released. AAIB works under the Aircraft (Accident and Incident Investigation) Rules, 2017 and performs the responsibilities of the Government of India under Annex 13 of ICAO. Know what has been said by the Bureau…
Since its formation in 2012, AAIB has successfully investigated 92 accidents and 111 serious incidents. The accident of Air India’s B787-8 aircraft VT-ANB is one of the most serious plane accidents in recent years. It is being investigated very professionally and under international rules. It is not appropriate to spread unnecessary fear or anxiety among the public at this difficult time, especially when some facts are coming out without confirmation. Respect the sentiments of the families of the deceased. Some international media are showing news based on wrong or incomplete information, which is irresponsible. The investigation is still going on and the initial report that has been released is only to tell what happened. The real reasons and recommendations will be revealed in the final report. AAIB appeals to everyone to be patient till the final report comes and not to spread rumors or incomplete information. Information related to technical or public interest will be shared from time to time. The final investigation report on the Air India plane crash will come with its root causes and recommendations; Avoid premature statements: AAIB
Let us tell you that earlier, the pilots’ group ALPA-India said on Thursday that the crew of the crashed AI 171 aircraft made every effort to protect the passengers, they deserve respect and they should not be criticized baselessly. The Air Line Pilots Association – India (ALPA India) is demanding a transparent investigation into the accident that took place on June 12. 260 people died in the accident. Air India’s Boeing 787-8 aircraft going from Ahmedabad to London collided with a building soon after takeoff. The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) released a preliminary report on July 12. ALPA India had said in a statement that pilots are trained professionals who take care of the lives of hundreds of people with dedication and dignity. The crew of AI 171 made every effort to ensure the safety of the passengers on board the plane till their last breath. They deserve respect and should not be baselessly criticized.
