Replying to a letter written by Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, the Civil Aviation Minister said the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has commenced a formal probe into the recent aircraft accident that claimed the lives of 66-year-old Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and four others.
The Maharashtra government has declared a three-day state mourning till January 30, with the national flag flying at half-mast for three days.
Criticizing the preliminary report released by the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) on the tragic Air India crash in Ahmedabad on June 12, the Indian Pilots Guild (IPG) on Monday said the findings are insufficient in crucial areas, including the unexplained dual engine shutdown and the lack of detailed cockpit communication.
