news 15 July 2026 Nile Post
Air India Crash Report Nears Completion, Draft Expected in October
The investigation into the tragic 2025 Air India crash that claimed 260 lives is progressing, with a draft final report anticipated by October, according to the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB). Source: https://nilepost.co.ug/news/356402/air-india-crash-report-likely-to-be-ready-in-october-say-investigators
The Indian agency probing the devastating Air India crash of June 2025 has indicated that a draft of its final report could be ready as early as October. The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) informed the Supreme Court via an affidavit that the investigation is currently in its analysis phase, with completion expected in approximately six weeks.
The crash occurred on June 12, 2025, when an Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner fell from the sky shortly after departing Ahmedabad airport for London. The aircraft impacted a building used for doctors’ accommodation, resulting in a massive explosion.
In total, 260 lives were lost – 241 passengers and crew on board, and 19 people on the ground. Miraculously, one passenger, Viswashkumar Ramesh from Leicester, survived the disaster.
The AAIB initiated its probe shortly after the incident and released a preliminary report a month later. An update on the first anniversary of the crash mentioned significant progress in evidence analysis but offered few specifics.
According to the recent affidavit, the AAIB has completed 49 of the 66 required steps for investigating serious aircraft accidents. This comprehensive process includes examining the crash site and wreckage, collecting data, reviewing flight recorders, and analyzing crew records, including medical and training histories.
The investigation has also delved into organizational culture, human factors, and safety practices, including a psychological autopsy of relevant individuals. The AAIB has received the final report from the psychologist involved in this assessment.
While the affidavit confirms the preparation of a cockpit voice recorder transcript, it does not disclose any findings. A preliminary report last year had suggested that fuel-control switches moved to a ‘cut-off’ position just after takeoff, leading to a total loss of engine power. Audio from the cockpit captured a conversation between pilots discussing this anomaly, without identifying who made the statements.
This ambiguity has fueled external speculation, which the AAIB states has regrettably made some witnesses hesitant to cooperate. The Bureau has criticized media narratives that prematurely attribute blame to the pilots.