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After the deadly Ahmedabad crash that killed 274 people, the Air India Board has ordered a safety audit, staff upskilling, and full support to victims’ families
On June 12, the London Gatwick-bound Boeing 787-8 aircraft crashed soon after taking off from the Ahmedabad airport, killing at least 241 people on board, and several others on the ground. (PTI)
In the wake of the devastating Air India crash in Ahmedabad, which left 274 people dead, the airline’s Board convened an urgent meeting to review the incident and chart a course forward, sources told News18.
The Chairman and CEO of Air India briefed the Board on initial findings and the current status of ongoing investigations. Sources said that as a first step, the Board directed a comprehensive internal audit focused on aircraft health and maintenance practices across the fleet.
To strengthen operational integrity, the Board also announced a performance review of all relevant departments, with plans for targeted employee upskilling and training to address any gaps. It also reportedly resolved to extend full emotional, financial, and logistical support to the families of those affected by the tragedy.
Additionally, Tata Group—Air India’s parent company—will carry out a parallel investigation to identify the root cause of the crash and recommend corrective actions independent of official government inquiries, sources added.
The airline is also said to have expressed commitment to full cooperation with all official investigative bodies, including the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) and the government-appointed high-level panel.
On June 12, the London Gatwick-bound Boeing 787-8 aircraft crashed soon after taking off from the Ahmedabad airport, killing at least 241 people on board, and several others on the ground as it plunged into a medical college complex.
The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) is already probing the fatal crash. A high-level multi-disciplinary committee, headed by the Union home secretary, will also examine the causes that led to the crash.
Chaired by Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan, the panel has the civil aviation secretary and the additional secretary in the home ministry as members, according to an order dated June 13.
The panel will ascertain the root cause of the crash and assess the contributing factors, including mechanical failure, human error, weather conditions, regulatory compliances and other reasons.
It will also recommend “necessary improvements and formulate suitable SOPs to prevent such incidents in the future. The SOPs would also include best international practices regarding preventing and handling such incidents, the order said.
The panel will assess emergency response of various stakeholders, including rescue operations, and coordination.
Mayuresh Ganapatye, News Editor at News18.com, writes on politics and civic issues, as well as human interests stories. He has been covering Maharashtra and Goa for more than a decade. He previously worked with…Read More
Mayuresh Ganapatye, News Editor at News18.com, writes on politics and civic issues, as well as human interests stories. He has been covering Maharashtra and Goa for more than a decade. He previously worked with… Read More
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