Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB)

Context: Air India Flight AIC 171, a Boeing 787 Dreamliner, bound for London Gatwick crashed on June 12, 2025 in Ahmedabad.

★ AAIB in India is an independent investigative body under the Ministry of Civil Aviation.

★ AAIB investigates all aircraft accidents and serious incidents in Indian airspace.

★ AIIB ensures impartial and unbiased investigations into aircraft accidents and serious incidents in Indian airspace.

★ In accordance with the ‘Standards and Recommended Practices’ (SARPS) contained in Annex 13 to the Convention on International Civil Aviation and Government of India’s ‘State Safety Programme’ (SSP); Ministry of Civil Aviation, Government of India established Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) on 30 July 2012.

★ Prior to its formation, these investigations were handled by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA).

Source: PIB, aaib.gov.in