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UK police identify Indian student, pilot as victims of two-seater aircraft crash

Police identified Vamshi Mandala and Dylan Patel as victims of a fatal crash. The two men were on a short flying experience flight when the incident occurred. Authorities completed a complex identification process using forensic methods. Investigations are ongoing with the Air Accident Investigation Bureau. Police appeal for dash-cam and…

The Economic Times

Air India Phuket-Delhi flight logged multiple hydraulic failures; autopilot disconnects before 300ft drop

Air India flight AI2379 from Phuket to Delhi experienced technical warnings on August 4. The Airbus A320 aircraft suffered a sudden 300-foot altitude drop over Odisha. This incident resulted in injuries to twenty passengers and four cabin crew members. A post-flight maintenance report revealed multiple system warnings and alerts.

The Economic Times

Air India pilot on Phuket-Delhi flight tests 'positive' for marijuana: Report

The pilot-in-command of an Air India Phuket-Delhi flight tested positive for marijuana after a recent incident. This confirmatory test followed an initial non-negative screening report received upon arrival. The incident occurred on a Phuket-Delhi flight which experienced a sudden loss of altitude. The AAIB is investigating the circumstances surrounding the…

The Economic Times

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Air India flight’s 300-foot drop: AAIB says wait for evidence before drawing conclusions

Air India Phuket Delhi flight turbulence case: The government urges caution regarding Air India flight AI2379 conclusions. Investigations are underway to determine the circumstances and contributing factors of the incident. Twenty passengers and four cabin crew members sustained injuries during the flight. The pilot's initial drug screening returned a non-negative…

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Air India outgoing CEO summoned over Phuket-Delhi flight's altitude loss: Report

India's aviation ministry summoned Air India's outgoing CEO regarding a recent flight incident. The aircraft experienced a sudden altitude loss, causing passenger and crew injuries. Multiple technical issues and turbulence were reported during the flight. Investigators are examining the serious incident with international assistance. Confirmatory test results for the pilot-in-command…

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Air India Phuket-Delhi flight incident: French agency BEA, Airbus to assist in AAIB probe

French and Airbus experts will assist India's investigation into an Air India flight incident. The Air India flight from Phuket to Delhi lost altitude during its journey. This incident occurred on August 4, with the aircraft landing safely. Several passengers and crew members sustained injuries during the flight. The Aircraft…

The Economic Times

What Is a 'Non-Negative' Dope Test? Air India Pilot Grounded After Flight Dropped 300 Feet, Injuring 17

Pilot's sample sent for confirmatory testing after Air India flight AI2379 dropped 300 feet during turbulence, injuring 17 people.

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Passengers recount Air India Phuket-Delhi flight turbulence ordeal, raise concerns over safety lapses

Passengers on an Air India flight from Phuket to Delhi reported severe turbulence and concerns about the pilot's behavior. The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau is investigating the incident which caused passenger injuries. Initial screening tests for the pilot indicated a need for further confirmatory analysis. Passengers demanded accountability from aviation…

The Economic Times

Air India Phuket-Delhi flight case flagged as 'serious incident', AAIB probing sudden altitude loss

An Air India flight from Phuket to Delhi experienced a sudden altitude loss during cruise. The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau is now investigating this serious incident. Both pilots have been taken off roster by the DGCA pending the investigation. Some passengers and cabin crew sustained minor injuries during the event.…

The Economic Times

British Airways Jet Issues Emergency Mayday Over London After Mid-Air Stall Warnings

A British Airways flight issued a mayday over London due to an air data system failure, prompting an emergency landing. Investigators are examining the incident, focusing on system faults and crew response.

International Business Times UK

AAIB to investigate as Amazon delivery drone crashes into garden

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Draft final probe report of AAIB in Ahmedabad plane crash will be filed in October, SC told

The Supreme Court will receive the draft final report on the Air India flight AI-171 crash in October. The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau is preparing this report in a sealed cover. Simulation tests have been conducted as requested by petitioners in the ongoing investigation. The Federation of Indian Pilots can…

The Economic Times

AAIB flags air traffic controllers' procedural lapses in airprox incident; suggests measures to AAI

An airprox incident involving two Boeing 777 aircraft occurred in Indian airspace on March 24, 2024. The probe agency recommended Airports Authority of India improve controller watch briefings. Procedural lapses and over-reliance on automated systems contributed to the serious incident. The agency also stressed sensitizing controllers about safety-critical Standard Operating…

The Economic Times

AI-171 crash victims' kin press for black box data, memorial after AAIB affidavit

Families of the AI-171 crash victims are demanding transparency from the investigation bureau. They seek the release of black box data and cockpit voice recorder transcripts. The investigation agency stated there is a statutory prohibition on disclosing such sensitive material. Relatives also requested a memorial at the crash site to…

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Government making all efforts for early release of AI-171 crash report: Naidu

The government is working to expedite the Air India flight AI-171 crash probe report. Minister K Rammohan Naidu stated the investigation is ongoing and resources are provided. He emphasized that rushing the process could compromise the truth and justice for victims. The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau expects the draft report…

The Economic Times

Investigators have conducted psychological autopsy in Air India crash probe, court filing says

India's accident investigators received a psychologist's final report for the Air India crash probe. The court filing did not identify whose psychological autopsy was conducted. The investigation also prepared a cockpit voice recorder transcript for the deadly incident. Data analysis from an engine monitoring unit is still awaited by investigators.…

The Economic Times

Air India crash probe in final stage, report soon: Ram Mohan Naidu

While the government is trying to ensure that the final report is released quickly, establishing the truth behind the crash remained its top priority, the minister said.

The Independent UK

Passenger jet risked disaster after clearing Luton runway just 13ft above ground

Investigation finds pilots made critical takeoff error on Boeing 737-800 passenger jet carrying 168 people

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The Times of India

Two dead after small plane crashes in field in Essex during trial flying experience

Two people died after a light aircraft carrying out a trial flying experience crashed into a field near High Ongar in Essex on Tuesday, according to police.

The Economic Times

"We are all waiting" for final AAIB report on AI-171 crash: Civil Aviation Minister

The investigation into the Air India AI-171 crash is nearing completion. The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau is finalizing its report. This probe follows a tragic accident last year. The bureau has made significant progress in analyzing aircraft systems and flight data. The final report will adhere to international protocols. Families…

The Economic Times

Pilots' body FIP seeks B787 simulator tests to verify certain aspects in Air India plane crash probe

Pilots' group FIP urged the AAIB to conduct simulator tests for the AI171 plane crash. They want to verify the connection between RAT deployment and fuel control switch movement. This follows the AAIB's interim report on the 2025 Air India Dreamliner crash. FIP seeks to independently check acceleration data and…

The Independent UK

EasyJet flight takes off from wrong runway point at Luton airport

The aircraft was 65ft in the air when it cleared the runway

The Economic Times

AI171 crash investigators did not give much importance to lone survivor's statement: Pilots body

Pilots' body criticizes the investigation into the Air India flight 171 crash. They claim the lone survivor's account of flickering lights was overlooked. This detail could have shed light on potential electrical failures. The Federation of Indian Pilots has expressed dissatisfaction with the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau's handling of the…

The Economic Times

Air India crash report: AAIB says AI-171 crash probe in final analysis stage, urges restraint on speculation

One year after the Air India flight AI171 crash, the AAIB released a second interim report. The investigation into the Boeing 787-8's fatal June 12, 2025, accident, which killed 260, is ongoing. Disputes over compensation and legal challenges continue, while technical analysis of the aircraft's engines remains a key factor…

The Times of India

EasyJet flight took off from wrong runway point at Manchester Airport after cockpit error

An EasyJet flight from Manchester to Kos mistakenly took off from the wrong runway position, significantly reducing available runway length. While the Airbus A320 departed safely, investigators highlighted the serious safety implications of such navigation errors, especially under different conditions. The AAIB's findings emphasize the potential risks associated with reduced…

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