A high-level team of international aviation investigators and Boeing representatives has arrived in Ahmedabad to support India&rsquo;s Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) in examining the fatal crash of an Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner on 12 June.
The tragic incident claimed 241 lives, including passengers and crew.
The investigative delegation includes officials from the US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), and the UK's Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), according to multiple sources.
Their involvement is in accordance with global civil aviation norms, particularly Annex 13 of the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO), which mandates collaboration with the aircraft&rsquo;s country of manufacture and those with significant victim representation.
Among the deceased were 53 British nationals, seven Portuguese, one Canadian, and 181 Indian citizens, including 12 crew members. The AAIB initiated a formal inquiry on the day of the crash, deploying a five-member &ldquo;Go Team&rdquo; led by the Director General. This was later reinforced by forensic analysts, medical experts, and senior officials from the Civil Aviation Ministry, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), the Airports Authority of India (AAI), and the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS).
Central agencies, including the National Investigation Agency (NIA), are also assisting the investigation.
A significant development occurred on 13 June when the Flight Data Recorder (FDR), commonly known as the black box, was recovered. The data is expected to provide crucial insights into the aircraft&rsquo;s final moments. The Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR), which captures audio from the flight deck, has also been retrieved.
Meanwhile, Boeing is coordinating with Indian authorities, deferring to the AAIB as per international protocol. The US-based manufacturer is being joined by experts from GE Aerospace, the aircraft&rsquo;s engine supplier, which has cancelled other commitments to prioritise the investigation in India.
On Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi&rsquo;s Principal Secretary, P.K. Mishra, visited the crash site and the Civil Hospital, where the victims&rsquo; mortal remains are being identified. He later chaired a high-level meeting with central and state officials, reviewing relief operations and reaffirming the Centre&rsquo;s commitment to supporting bereaved families.
PMO officials Tarun Kapoor and Mangesh Ghildiyal accompanied him. The investigation continues amid increasing public scrutiny of Boeing and demands for a comprehensive probe into the causes of the deadly crash.
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International teams join AAIB to investigate Boeing 787 tragedy that killed 241 on board

Global probe launched into Air India Dreamliner crash

International teams join AAIB to investigate Boeing 787 tragedy that killed 241 on board

June 16, 2025 | 15:23 IST