Overview

• India’s Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau scheduled a consultation with ALPA India on October 3 in New Delhi to discuss the association’s role as subject matter experts.
• ALPA India said it seeks formal participation in the probe and voiced confidence that the engagement could strengthen the investigation.
• The June 12 crash of an Air India Boeing 787 shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad killed 260 people, and reports noted 242 were on board with a single survivor.
• AAIB’s preliminary findings recorded both engine fuel-control switches moving from RUN to CUTOFF seconds after liftoff, with EAFR data showing returns to RUN at approximately 08:08:52 and 08:08:56 UTC.
• Pilot groups have criticized the preliminary report and sought greater involvement, the Federation of Indian Pilots requested a Court of Inquiry, and families of some victims filed a lawsuit in Delaware against Boeing and Honeywell.