Following the release of the AAIB’s preliminary report on the Air India 171 crash, pilot associations ALPA and ICPA have expressed strong objections. ALPA criticized procedural flaws and perceived bias towards pilot error, while ICPA condemned speculative narratives suggesting pilot suicide. The preliminary findings revealed critical details about the engine fuel switches and cockpit exchanges. ALPA and ICPA raised concerns over the investigative process and demanded fair, fact-based inquiries.
