One year after Air India flight AI‑171 crashed shortly after take‑off from Ahmedabad, killing 260 people in one of the deadliest aviation disasters in a decade, families of the victims are still waiting for a definitive explanation. The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau released its second interim report on the anniversary, saying the probe has entered the final analysis stage but remains ongoing.
The Boeing 787‑8 Dreamliner, bound for London Gatwick, went down less than a minute after departure, killing 241 passengers and crew and 19 people on the ground when the aircraft struck a medical college hostel. It was the first fatal crash involving a Dreamliner and triggered one of the most closely watched aviation investigations involving Indian and international authorities.
Investigators said “substantial progress” has been made in examining aircraft systems, flight‑recorder data, engine components, maintenance logs and operational documents, with experts from the United States also participating. The AAIB said multiple lines of inquiry are being evaluated as part of the final analysis, amid public speculation and calls for transparency.
Families of the victims say they continue to wait for closure, urging authorities to release the full findings as soon as possible.