Air India Boeing 787 crash probe advances

The investigation into the tragic crash of Air India Flight AI‑171 in Ahmedabad has taken a significant step forward, with officials confirming that the Boeing 787’s emergency power system was activated shortly before the crash. This detail, released by aviation safety investigators, suggests a possible electrical malfunction or other critical failure during the final moments of the flight. Experts are analyzing black box data to determine whether the activation was a cause or a consequence of the developing in-flight emergency.

In the aftermath of the crash, the grim task of identifying the deceased continues. DNA testing has successfully identified 208 of the nearly 300 victims, and 170 bodies have been handed over to their families for last rites. Authorities are working around the clock to complete the identification process while providing support and compensation to grieving families. The scale of the disaster has triggered widespread mourning across the country and raised serious concerns about aircraft safety and oversight.

In response to initial findings, the Ministry of Civil Aviation has mandated enhanced maintenance checks across the entire fleet of Boeing 787s operated in India. Airlines are being instructed to conduct immediate inspections of emergency power systems and to review adherence to manufacturer guidelines. The government has assured the public that every effort is being made to ensure the safety of air travel and prevent such a catastrophe from happening again.