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FIP Urges Scrutiny of Technical Records in AI-171 Crash Probe
✍️ NDTV
🗓 27 Sep 2026, 06:19 AM
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The Federation of Indian Pilots has urged authorities to carefully examine technical records submitted by the Foundation for Aviation Safety in the investigation of the AI-171 aircraft crash. The documents reportedly cover the plane’s operational history, maintenance, recurring system anomalies and fault indications.
The Federation of Indian Pilots (FIP) made the request during a statement regarding the ongoing probe into the AI-171 crash. It emphasized that a thorough assessment of the technical material is essential for determining the cause of the accident.
According to FIP, the Foundation for Aviation Safety has supplied documentation that includes details on the aircraft's operational history, maintenance actions, recurring system anomalies and fault indications. The pilots' body said these records should be scrutinized carefully by investigators.
FIP stressed that examining such technical data could help identify any overlooked issues that might have contributed to the crash. It urged the investigating authorities to treat the submitted material as a critical part of the inquiry.
According to FIP, the Foundation for Aviation Safety has supplied documentation that includes details on the aircraft's operational history, maintenance actions, recurring system anomalies and fault indications. The pilots' body said these records should be scrutinized carefully by investigators.
FIP stressed that examining such technical data could help identify any overlooked issues that might have contributed to the crash. It urged the investigating authorities to treat the submitted material as a critical part of the inquiry.