Overview

• AAIB has recovered both cockpit voice and flight data recorders from Flight AI171 and is conducting in-country extraction and analysis
• Investigators have ruled out bird strikes and are examining potential sabotage, dual engine failure, fuel contamination and technical faults
• A preliminary report on the June 12 crash is expected by July 11 and will outline the flight timeline, cockpit conversations and system data
• DGCA grounded the pilots of Flight AI187 after a near 900-foot altitude drop on June 14 and has launched a detailed investigation
• DGCA has ordered enhanced safety inspections and audits of Air India’s Boeing 787 fleet after repeated in-flight alarms and raised maintenance concerns