Air India CEO says investigation into Ahmedabad crash raises new questions
AHMEDABAD, INDIA, JUL 14 – Air India CEO Campbell Wilson said the preliminary report found no mechanical faults and all Boeing 787 aircraft in the fleet were inspected and deemed fit for service, with 260 fatalities in the crash.
- The AAIB's preliminary report found no mechanical or maintenance issues with Air India's Boeing 787-8, according to CEO Campbell Wilson.
- The AAIB did not identify a cause or make recommendations, urging against premature conclusions as the investigation is ongoing.
- Wilson emphasized that every Boeing 787 in the fleet was inspected and deemed fit for service under DGCA oversight after the crash on June 12.
- All pilots had passed breathalyser tests, and there were no issues with fuel quality or abnormalities during take-off, according to Wilson.
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Air India plane suffered 'no mechanical fault' before crash, chief executive says in memo
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