Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu said the final investigation report into the AI171 crash will be released in about one month [2].
The report is expected to provide definitive answers regarding the loss of 260 lives [1]. Because the aircraft was a Dreamliner, the findings may have implications for fleet safety, and operational protocols for the aircraft type.
Naidu said the investigation has reached its final stage and the report will be out in about a month [3]. The crash occurred in June 2023 [2].
Preliminary findings from the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) indicate a critical failure during the ascent. According to the preliminary report, fuel supply to both engines was cut off within one second after take-off [1]. This sudden loss of power reportedly caused cockpit confusion among the flight crew [1].
The timeline for the final report suggests a conclusion will be reached by June 2024, marking roughly one year since the accident [4].
"The final report is expected to be released within the next month," Naidu said [2].
“The final report is expected to be released within the next month.”
The focus on a dual-engine fuel supply failure suggests a systemic mechanical or software glitch rather than pilot error alone. If the final report confirms a sudden, simultaneous cutoff of fuel, it could trigger global safety audits for the Dreamliner fleet to prevent similar catastrophic failures during the critical take-off phase.
