Pilots' union seeks seat on panel reviewing Air India crash report
The Federation of Indian Pilots wrote to civil aviation minister Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu asking to be appointed to an independent committee that will review the draft final report of the AI-171 crash in Ahmedabad.
The Federation of Indian Pilots (FIP) has petitioned union civil aviation minister Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu for a seat on an independent committee slated to review the draft final investigation of the Air India AI-171 disaster. The airline’s Boeing 787 Dreamliner crashed moments after departing Ahmedabad on June 12, 2025, resulting in 260 fatalities. FIP’s letter states that it has learned the government may require the draft report to undergo examination by an independent body before finalisation, and it seeks formal nomination to the panel.
The pilots’ association argues that its participation would ensure technical expertise and credibility in the review process. The request comes amid broader scrutiny of the crash investigation and calls for transparent accountability. The outcome could influence future aviation safety measures and regulatory oversight in India.
Why it matters
Pilot representation could affect the credibility and recommendations of the crash investigation, shaping future aviation safety in India.
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