AI171 Crash Investigation Under Scrutiny: Pilots Voice Concerns

Pilots are raising serious questions about the official report concerning the AI171 crash, expressing skepticism about the described sequence of events leading to the engine shutdowns. The report’s findings on the failure of the emergency locator transmitter (ELT) have also drawn criticism.

Pilots Demand Transparency, Question Report’s Intent

Experienced pilots are voicing their concerns about the perceived lack of transparency in the AAIB’s investigation. They point to ambiguities in the report and question the exclusion of seasoned pilots from the investigative team. This exclusion, they argue, has potentially overlooked crucial insights that experienced aviators could have provided.

Key Concerns Regarding Engine Thrust Loss and ELT Failure

The core of the pilots’ concerns revolves around the precise timing of the engine thrust loss. They are also raising questions about the effectiveness and functionality of the emergency locator transmitter, which seemingly failed to activate, hindering timely rescue efforts. Pilots argue that a more thorough and transparent investigation, including input from experienced pilots, is crucial to understanding the root causes of the AI171 incident and preventing similar tragedies in the future.