Air India Crash Investigation: Why the Final Report Is Still Pending

Fri Jun 12 2026 23:36:56 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Air India plane crash investigation still needs more time to release final report, officials say.

A Boeing 787 crash in 2025 that killed 250 people continues to be investigated. India’s Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has said it made significant progress but needs additional time before the final report can be released. The probe examines technical, operational, and human factors, with international review looming. Speculation about pilot actions and fuel cuts remains but the focus is on safety lessons rather than blame. Families and survivors are waiting for a definitive explanation.

Air India Crash Investigation: Why the Final Report Is Still Pending

A Boeing 787 Dreamliner crashed 12 June 2025, 6 km from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, killing 241 passengers and 8 crew and injuring 19 on the ground. The event is still under investigation by the India Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB).

On the first anniversary of the disaster the AAIB said it has made "significant progress" in examining fuel system data, flight records and maintenance logs, but the final report will not be released until all evidence is fully analyzed and reviewed internationally.

The probe focuses on technical, operational and human factors rather than assigning blame, aiming to improve aviation safety. Preliminary findings indicated a sudden fuel‑cut that turned the engines off seconds after lift‑off, but the exact cause is still being investigated.

Families of the victims and the sole survivor are waiting for concrete answers. The event has sparked debate over media coverage of pilots and investigative processes.