Air India Crash: Pilots’ Unions Defend Crew, Question Premature Blame

Pilots’ unions are speaking out against what they consider unfair and insensitive accusations directed at the Air India crew involved in a recent crash. The Indian Commercial Pilots’ Association (ICPA) strongly condemned suggestions of pilot suicide as baseless, asserting that the crew responded to the emergency situation in accordance with their rigorous training.

Unions Challenge Media Leaks and Speculation

The pilots’ associations have raised concerns about selective media leaks that hinted at pilot error before the official preliminary report was even released. They believe this premature speculation is detrimental to the investigation and unfairly tarnishes the reputations of the pilots involved. They emphasize the importance of waiting for the official findings before drawing conclusions about the cause of the crash.

Call for Fair and Impartial Investigation

The unions are calling for a thorough and impartial investigation into the crash, urging authorities and the media to avoid rushed judgments and allow the facts to emerge through the proper channels. They stress the importance of due process and protecting the rights of the crew while seeking answers about what truly transpired.