Air India Crash Report Sparks Controversy: Pilots’ Union Challenges US Findings

A recent US report investigating the 2025 Air India crash near Ahmedabad has sparked controversy within the aviation community. The report places significant emphasis on the captain’s role in the incident, prompting strong objections from the pilots’ union.

Dispute Over Captain’s Actions

The US report suggests that the Air India captain’s handling of a crucial fuel switch procedure may have contributed to the crash. This conclusion has been met with resistance from the pilots’ union, who argue that other factors, yet to be fully investigated, may have played a more significant role.

Pilots’ Union Calls for Thorough Investigation

The pilots’ union has called for a more comprehensive investigation, emphasizing the need to consider all possible contributing factors before assigning blame. They maintain that focusing solely on the captain’s actions overlooks other crucial aspects that could have led to the tragic accident.