On 12 June 2025, a Preliminary Report on Air India flight crash at Ahmedabad has been prepared.
Progress of Investigation
➢ The wreckage site activities including Drone photography/videography have been
completed, and the wreckage has been moved to a secure area near the airport.
➢ Both Engines were retrieved from the wreckage site and quarantined at a hangar in
the airport.
➢ Components of interest for further examinations have been identified and quarantined.
➢ Fuel samples taken from the bowsers and tanks used to refuel the aircraft were tested
at the DGCA’s Lab and found satisfactory.
➢ Very limited amount of fuel samples could be retrieved from the APU filter and
Refuel/Jettison valve of left wing. The testing of these samples will be done at a suitable facility
capable of carrying out the test with the limited available quantity.
➢ The EAFR data downloaded from forward EAFR is being analyzed in detail.
➢ The statement of the witnesses and the surviving passenger have been obtained by
the Investigators.
➢ Complete analysis of postmortem reports of the crew and the passengers is being
undertaken to corroborate aeromedical findings with the engineering appreciation.
➢ Additional details are being gathered based on the initial leads.
➢ At this stage of investigation, there are no recommended actions to B787-8 and/or GE
GEnx-1B engine operators and manufacturers.
➢ Investigation is continuing and the investigation team will review and examine
additional evidence, records and information that is being sought from the stakeholder
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