AAIB Rejects 'Incorrect' Media Report on Air India Crash Probe, Investigation Ongoing

• AAIB dismisses media reports claiming finalization of Air India AI-171 crash investigation as 'incorrect and speculative'.
• Clarification issued after an Italian media report suggested pilot action as a potential cause for the June 12, 2025 crash.
• Ministry of Civil Aviation states investigation is still in progress and no final conclusions have been reached.
• AAIB conducts investigations strictly by Aircraft (Investigation of Accidents and Incidents) Rules, 2025, and ICAO Annex 13.
• Urges media to avoid premature speculation, emphasizing that unverified reporting causes public anxiety and undermines integrity.