Ahmedabad air tragedy: Govt forms high-level panel to probe Air India AI-171 crash, recommend future safety measures

In the wake of the tragic crash of Air India Flight AI-171, the Ministry of Civil Aviation has constituted a high-level multi-disciplinary committee to investigate the factors leading to the fatal accident and suggest long-term preventive measures.

A High Level Multi-disciplinary Committee is constituted for examining the causes leading to the crash of the Air India Flight AI-171 from Ahmedabad to Gatwick Airport (London) on June 12, 2025.

The Committee will examine the existing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and… pic.twitter.com/84h96oHT5f

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A High Level Multi-disciplinary Committee is constituted for examining the causes leading to the crash of the Air India Flight AI-171 from Ahmedabad to Gatwick Airport (London) on June 12, 2025.

The Committee will examine the existing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and… pic.twitter.com/84h96oHT5f

— MoCA_GoI (@MoCA_GoI) June 13, 2025

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The ill-fated flight, which was en route from Ahmedabad to London’s Gatwick Airport on June 12, claimed the lives of 241 individuals onboard and 24 students in the medical hostel. The incident has raised serious concerns over aviation safety standards, prompting swift government action.

According to an official announcement by the Ministry on their X account, the newly formed committee will not replace ongoing inquiries by regulatory and investigative agencies but will function independently to examine the broader procedural and operational frameworks in place. Its primary task is to assess current Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and emergency protocols followed by civil aviation authorities and airlines during such crises.

The committee is also tasked with recommending comprehensive and updated guidelines to enhance preparedness and response mechanisms in case of similar tragedies. This includes examining communication systems, technical assessments, and crew training effectiveness, with an aim to establish more robust preventive protocols.

Comprising experts from aviation safety, operations, engineering, and crisis management fields, the panel will take a holistic view to ensure that systemic gaps, if any, are addressed. The Ministry emphasized that the goal is not just accountability, but to instill public trust in air travel through proactive policy reform.