Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu on Sunday stated that the government will refrain from drawing any conclusions regarding the recent Air India crash in Ahmedabad until the final investigation report is released. He emphasised the importance of allowing the inquiry to be completed thoroughly and without premature assumptions.
The minister gave the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) high marks for its work on the current investigation, pointing out in particular that it was successful in deciphering the aircraft's black box data domestically, which is a major advancement for India's aviation capabilities.
“AAIB has made an appeal to all, especially Western media houses, which may have a vested interest in the kind of articles they are trying to publish. I believe in AAIB. I believe in the work that they are doing. They have done a wonderful job in decoding the whole black box and getting the data out in India itself,” Kinjarapu said during a media interaction.
He noted that this was the first time AAIB has managed to successfully decode black box data entirely within India. In previous incidents involving aircraft damage, black boxes were typically sent abroad for data retrieval, leading to delays and increased reliance on foreign expertise. “It was a huge success for us because previous incidents, whenever the black box was seen to be damaged, it was always sent abroad to get the data out. But this is the first time that successfully AAIB has decoded everything. The data has been here. The preliminary report has also been seen,” the minister remarked.
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Minister Kinjarapu cautioned against making premature comments or assumptions based on incomplete findings. He stressed that jumping to conclusions before the final report is released would be inappropriate and could undermine the integrity of the investigation. “Making any comments until the final report has come, I don't think it is a good exercise on behalf of anyone. We are also very cautious and studying the report thoroughly, and whatever necessary needs to be done in terms of safety, we are ready to do it,” he said.
Reiterating the government’s commitment to aviation safety and transparency, he appealed for patience from the public and the media. “Regarding the incident and investigation, we have to wait for the final report before we say anything,” he added. The AAIB is currently reviewing all available evidence related to the Air India crash that occurred in Ahmedabad on June 12. The preliminary findings are still under assessment, and the final report is expected to provide detailed insights into the cause of the incident and recommend necessary safety measures.
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