Indian Pilots’ Association Questions Air India Crash Report, Citing Bias

The Airline Pilots’ Association of India (ALPA) has expressed serious concerns regarding the preliminary report released by the Air Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) on the tragic Air India crash in Ahmedabad. ALPA believes the report prematurely focuses on pilot error and lacks the transparency necessary for a thorough and impartial investigation.

Pilots’ Association Calls for Fair and Fact-Based Inquiry

“The tone and direction of the investigation suggest a bias toward pilot error,” stated ALPA India president Sam Thomas. He emphasized the association’s rejection of this presumption, urging for a fair, fact-based inquiry that considers all possible contributing factors to the accident.

ALPA Demands Thorough Investigation into All Possible Causes

ALPA’s statement highlights the importance of a comprehensive investigation that explores all potential causes, including mechanical failure, weather conditions, and air traffic control procedures, before assigning blame. The association stresses the need for transparency and a thorough analysis of all available evidence to ensure the accurate understanding of events leading to the crash.