In an internal email to employees, Air India CEO Campbell Wilson said the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) report, released into plane crash in Ahmedabad on June 12, found no mechanical or maintenance issues with aircraft or engines.
He added that the initial report identified no cause nor made any recommendations. Wilson further said there was no issue with the quality of fuel and no abnormality with the take-off roll.
"Pilots passed mandatory pre-flight breath analyser, while no observations pertaining to their medical status was made in the report," he said.
"We will continue to co-operate with the investigators to ensure they have everything they need to conduct a thorough and comprehensive enquiry," he added.
Moreover, Wilson said that Boeing aircraft operating in the Air India fleet underwent checks every within days of the accident and all were found fit for service.
"We continue to perform all necessary checks, as we will any new ones that authorities may suggest," he added.
He also urged everyone to avoid drawing premature conclusions, adding that the investigation is far from over.
A Boeing 787-8 aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad on June 12 en route to London Gatwick. The incident claimed 270 lives, including almost everyone onboard, after the plane collided with a medical college hostel seconds after takeoff. The report does not recommend any immediate action against the aircraft or engine manufacturers.
Air India crash report: Key findings
He added that the initial report identified no cause nor made any recommendations. Wilson further said there was no issue with the quality of fuel and no abnormality with the take-off roll.
"Pilots passed mandatory pre-flight breath analyser, while no observations pertaining to their medical status was made in the report," he said.
"We will continue to co-operate with the investigators to ensure they have everything they need to conduct a thorough and comprehensive enquiry," he added.
Moreover, Wilson said that Boeing aircraft operating in the Air India fleet underwent checks every within days of the accident and all were found fit for service.
"We continue to perform all necessary checks, as we will any new ones that authorities may suggest," he added.
He also urged everyone to avoid drawing premature conclusions, adding that the investigation is far from over.
A Boeing 787-8 aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad on June 12 en route to London Gatwick. The incident claimed 270 lives, including almost everyone onboard, after the plane collided with a medical college hostel seconds after takeoff. The report does not recommend any immediate action against the aircraft or engine manufacturers.
Air India crash report: Key findings
- The aircraft had 54,200 kg of fuel onboard; take-off weight of 2,13,401 kg was within permissible limits.
- The plane lifted off at 13:08:39 IST; engine fuel control switches were turned off with a 1-second gap, then turned back on.
- At 13:09:05 IST, a pilot transmitted: “Mayday, mayday, mayday.” No response was received by ATC, which then saw the aircraft crash.
- Wreckage was documented using drones and relocated to a secure area near the airport.
- Both engines were recovered and placed in quarantine inside a hangar.
- Fuel samples taken from the bowsers and tanks tested satisfactory at DGCA’s lab.
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