India's aircraft investigation body criticised global media for "selective and unverified" reporting on last month's crash that killed 260 people.
India's Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) on Thursday accused some international media outlets of drawing premature conclusions in their coverage of the June 12 plane crash that claimed 260 lives. The agency said such reporting was "irresponsible" and risked undermining the integrity of the ongoing investigation.
The AAIB's reaction followed a report by The Wall Street Journal, which cited cockpit voice recordings suggesting that the senior pilot had cut fuel to the engines mid-air, allegedly causing a loss of thrust. The agency dismissed the report, urging patience until its final findings are released.
"It has come to our attention that certain sections of the international media are repeatedly attempting to draw conclusions through selective and unverified reporting," AAIB stated. "We urge both the public and the media to refrain from spreading premature narratives."
The AAIB’s preliminary report, released last week, confirmed that fuel to the aircraft’s engines had been cut off, but attributed it to confusion between the pilots over engine switch movements. It did not identify mechanical faults in the Boeing 787-8 aircraft or recommend action against the manufacturer or operators.
The 15-page document, released a month after the crash, offers the first official account of India's deadliest aviation accident in decades. The report provides insight into the moments before the crash but refrains from assigning blame or identifying root causes at this stage.
"The purpose of the AAIB's investigation and preliminary report is to provide information about 'WHAT' happened. It is too early to reach any definite conclusions," the agency said. The final report, it added, would include causes and safety recommendations.
The Air India Dreamliner was en route to London and crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad’s Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport. The crash killed 241 of the 242 people on board and also claimed 19 lives on the ground, injuring 67 others and damaging parts of B J Medical College in the Meghaninagar area.
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