AAIB Urges Caution in Air India B787 Investigation, Criticizes International Media for "Irresponsible" Reporting
India's Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) issued a direct appeal to the media and the public, calling for a halt to speculation on the investigation into the crash of an Air India Boeing 787-8. The agency criticized certain international media for "irresponsible" and "selective and unverified reporting".
The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) of India has issued a statement urging the public and the media to refrain from spreading premature narratives regarding the crash of the Air India Boeing 787-8, registration VT-ANB. The agency described attempts by certain international media outlets to conclude as "irresponsible."
The Director-General of the AAIB, GVG Yugandhar, emphasized that the investigation into what is considered "the most devastating accident in recent aviation history" is being conducted rigorously and professionally. In the appeal, Yugandhar stated that "this is not the time to create public anxiety or angst towards safety of Indian Aviation Industry, particularly based on unfounded facts."
The investigation is proceeding following the Aircraft (Investigation of Accidents and Incidents) Rules, 2017. It fulfills the Government of India's obligations under Annex 13 of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). Since its inception in 2012, the AAIB has a flawless record of investigating 92 accidents and 111 serious incidents.
What is ICAO Annex 13? Annex 13 to the Convention on International Civil Aviation establishes the standards and recommended practices for aircraft accident and incident investigation. Its sole objective is the prevention of future accidents, not the apportionment of blame or liability. The State in which the event occurs is responsible for initiating the investigation.
The AAIB clarified that the purpose of the preliminary report is solely to provide information about 'WHAT' happened and that it is too early to reach any definite conclusions. "The Final Investigation Report will come out with root causes and recommendations," the document specifies.
The agency appealed to all concerned to respect the sensitivity of the loss faced by the family members of deceased passengers, the aircraft's crew, and other persons deceased on the ground.
The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau will also publish updates as and when required which have technical and public interest, while awaiting the publication of the final investigation report.
The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner is a centerpiece of Air India's long-haul fleet. The airline operates a substantial fleet of this model, which is used on international routes.
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