National

Rotor Hit Cable Led to Helicopter Crash in Uttarkashi

By BPN News Desk July 20, 2025

The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has concluded in its preliminary findings that the May 8 helicopter crash in Uttarakhand’s Gangnani region occurred after the aircraft’s rotor blade struck an overhead fibre cable during an emergency landing attempt. The impact led to the helicopter tumbling down a steep hillside and crashing into a gorge, resulting […]

National

Wall Street Journal Report Cites Fuel Switch Operation

By BPN News Desk July 17, 2025

The ongoing investigation into the 12 June crash of an Air India Boeing 787 near Ahmedabad is now focusing on the actions of the aircraft’s captain, Sumeet Sabharwal. According to a report by The Wall Street Journal, cockpit voice recordings indicate that the captain may have turned off both engine fuel control switches just seconds […]

International

UK Warned Of Boeing Fuel Switch Fault Before Crash

By BPN News Desk July 15, 2025

A safety alert issued by the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) weeks before the Air India Flight 171 crash warned of a potential issue with the fuel shut-off valve actuators on Boeing aircraft, including the 787 Dreamliner model involved in the incident. The advisory, dated May 15, urged immediate inspection of these components, which are […]

International

UK Jet Crash Shuts Down Southend Airport

By BPN News Desk July 14, 2025

A small aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff at London Southend Airport on July 13, prompting a large-scale emergency response and the temporary suspension of all airport operations. The aircraft involved was a Beechcraft Super King Air, registered PH-ZAZ, and operated by a private European aviation firm. It was scheduled to fly from Southend to Lelystad […]

National

Don’t Rush: Aviation Minister on Ahmedabad Crash Report

By BPN News Desk July 13, 2025

Union Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu has urged caution following the release of the preliminary findings by the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) into the Air India Flight AI‑171 crash in Ahmedabad on June 12. Addressing the media in Visakhapatnam, he emphasised that no definite conclusions can be drawn until the final AAIB […]

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Preliminary Analysis of Dual Engine Shutdown in B787-8 VT-ANB

By BPN News Desk July 12, 2025

On 12 June 2025, Air India Flight AI171, operated by a Boeing 787-8 aircraft registered as VT-ANB, experienced a dual engine shutdown shortly after takeoff from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, Ahmedabad. The aircraft was en route to London Gatwick and carried 230 passengers, 10 cabin crew, and 2 flight crew. The incident led to […]

National

Air India Crash: No Sabotage or Bird Strike Found

By BPN News Desk July 12, 2025

The preliminary report into the tragic Air India Flight AI171 crash has ruled out sabotage or bird strike as causes of the accident. The Boeing 787 Dreamliner, en route from Ahmedabad to London, crashed shortly after takeoff on June 12, killing 241 people onboard and 19 on the ground. The sole survivor, a British national, […]

National

Preliminary Report on Air India Crash Due Today

By BPN News Desk July 11, 2025

The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) is expected to release the preliminary report today on the tragic crash of Air India Flight AI‑171. The flight, a Boeing 787 Dreamliner, was en route from Ahmedabad to London when it crashed shortly after takeoff on June 12. As per international aviation norms, a preliminary report is typically […]