The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has informed the Supreme Court that the draft final report into the June 2025 Air India AI-171 crash in Ahmedabad is expected to be ready by October.
The bureau said the investigation is being carried out in accordance with the protocols of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and involves international aviation experts, detailed technical analysis and multiple flight simulations to determine the cause of the accident.
The probe is also being conducted with the participation of global aviation authorities to ensure a comprehensive and transparent investigation.
The Air India AI-171 crash, which occurred in June 2025, claimed 260 lives and is among the deadliest aviation disasters in recent years.
The final report is expected to provide detailed findings on the cause of the crash along with recommendations aimed at enhancing aviation safety and preventing similar accidents in the future.

