A serious plane crash involving a Boeing 787-8 of Air India Shortly after takeoff, the Indian Civil Aviation Authority initiated comprehensive investigations. The plane crashed into a hostel, killing 241 of the 242 passengers and dozens of people on the ground. Immediately after the incident, the Indian Civil Aviation Authority DGCA (Directorate General of Civil Aviation) ordered an urgent technical inspection of Air India's entire 33-aircraft 787 fleet.
This comprehensive inspection covered critical systems such as the fuel, cabin air, and hydraulic systems, as well as the engine control system. The inspection was completed without any findings, according to the DGCA. The agency confirmed that "the aircraft and their associated maintenance systems complied with applicable safety standards." This finding is an important signal regarding the operational safety of the airline's remaining fleet.
Meanwhile, the accident investigation is in full swing. According to media reports, investigators, presumably from the Indian Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB), were able to successfully retrieve data from both flight recorders of the crashed 787-8 in the laboratory. The data obtained from the flight data recorder and cockpit voice recorder are currently being intensively analyzed. This analysis is crucial to determining the exact cause of the accident and fully clarifying the circumstances of the crash.
The authorities are committed to thoroughly investigating all aspects of the tragic incident to ensure transparency and learn lessons for future aviation safety. The DGCA's swift and comprehensive technical review of the Air India fleet underscores India's commitment to maintaining the highest aviation safety standards, even amid such a serious crisis.
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