SaralnamaIndia's highest court criticized aviation authorities for irresponsibly handling the Air India plane crash aftermath on in Ahmedabad. The crash killed 261 people, leaving one survivor. The court called media leaks suggesting pilot error 'irresponsible' and the preliminary report 'selective'. It asked Prime Minister Modi for a response before ruling on activists' demand for an independent probe. The report said fuel supply was cut off after takeoff, with unclear cockpit dialogue. Safety Matters Foundation challenged the findings. A judge deemed suggestions of deliberate fuel shutoff 'unfortunate'. The crash raised questions about India's air safety, despite DGCA's defense. An audit found 51 Air India safety violations. Victims' families sued Boeing and Honeywell in the US for negligence. (Updated 23 Sep 2025, 00:07 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- India 's highest court criticized aviation authorities for irresponsibly handling the Air India plane crash aftermath on in Ahmedabad
- The crash killed 261 people, leaving one survivor
- The court called media leaks suggesting pilot error 'irresponsible' and the preliminary report 'selective'