Preliminary Report Released: Air India B787-8 Incident – Ahmedabad, June 12, 2025

 

The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) of India has released its preliminary report on the tragic accident involving Air India's B787-8 aircraft, registration VT-ANB, which occurred at Ahmedabad on June 12, 2025.

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has released its preliminary findings into the accident involving Air India’s Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner (VT-ANB) that occurred during landing at Ahmedabad Airport on June 12, 2025.

📄 Key Highlights from the Report:

• The aircraft suffered a hard landing in poor weather conditions.

• Initial data suggests instability during final approach, possibly due to wind shear or misjudgment.

• The aircraft reportedly bounced twice on the runway before coming to a halt.

• No fatalities were reported, but the aircraft sustained substantial damage.

• Cockpit voice and flight data recorders have been retrieved for further analysis.

🔍 Investigations are ongoing to determine whether pilot error, equipment malfunction, or external factors were at play.

This incident highlights the critical importance of pilot training, real-time decision-making, and enhanced runway safety protocols, especially during monsoon-season operations.

As the aviation community awaits the final report, it’s a moment to reflect on the resilience of air safety systems and the ongoing need for continuous improvements in aviation operations and oversight.

Key preliminary findings indicate that both engine fuel control switches transitioned from "RUN" to "CUTOFF" position shortly after takeoff, leading to a rapid loss of thrust. Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR) data reportedly captured a conversation between the pilots expressing confusion over this sudden fuel cutoff.

While Engine 1 showed signs of attempted relight, Engine 2 did not recover, and the Ram Air Turbine (RAT) deployed, indicating a loss of essential system power. The aircraft crashed within seconds of the Mayday call.

The investigation is ongoing and comprehensive, involving experts from the AAIB, NTSB-USA, Boeing, and GE. It aims to determine the definitive cause and prevent future occurrences. At this stage, no immediate safety recommendations have been issued for the B787-8 or its engines.

This preliminary report is a crucial step in understanding the sequence of events leading to this tragic incident. The aviation community will be closely following the ongoing investigation for further insights and the final report. Our thoughts remain with all those affected by this profound loss.

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