Following the preliminary report on the Air India flight crash that occurred on June 12, families of the victims have voiced their despair, citing a lack of meaningful information and the need for accountability as they seek understanding and closure.
Families Demand Clarity on Air India Crash Investigation
Families Demand Clarity on Air India Crash Investigation
Relatives of victims from the tragic Air India flight AI171 crash express their anguish and frustrations over a preliminary report that leaves them with more questions than answers.
According to Imtiyaz Ali, who lost his brother, sister-in-law, and their two children in the crash, the preliminary investigative report released on Saturday feels insufficient. He described it as resembling “a product description,” revealing little about the cause of the tragedy aside from the pilots' last conversation. Ali stated his desire for more details, emphasizing that knowing what happened is essential for the grieving families despite it not altering their present pain.
The crash of Air India flight 171, which occurred shortly after take-off from Ahmedabad en route to London on June 12, claimed the lives of 241 passengers and crew members, along with 19 individuals on the ground. The preliminary report indicated a fuel cut-off occurred mere seconds after the flight’s ascent, yet the reasons behind this malfunction remain unclear.
Shweta Parihar, who lost her husband Abhinav as he returned to London on the ill-fated flight, shared her heartache over the absence of her partner, expressing skepticism about the investigation leading to meaningful resolutions. "For those of us that have lost loved ones, we've lost them. What will they say, sorry? Everything is finished," she lamented, highlighting the emotional toll on her son, who now refuses to fly Air India again.
Another grieving family member, Badasab Syed, whose relatives perished, voiced disappointment with the lack of clarity surrounding crucial details such as the pilots’ discussions about fuel controls. He questioned the avoidability of the crash and expressed concern for his elderly mother, who is struggling with profound grief over her losses.
As families continue to cope with their unimaginable losses, they await a final report expected in a year, hoping for answers that could provide some semblance of closure in the face of tragedy.
The crash of Air India flight 171, which occurred shortly after take-off from Ahmedabad en route to London on June 12, claimed the lives of 241 passengers and crew members, along with 19 individuals on the ground. The preliminary report indicated a fuel cut-off occurred mere seconds after the flight’s ascent, yet the reasons behind this malfunction remain unclear.
Shweta Parihar, who lost her husband Abhinav as he returned to London on the ill-fated flight, shared her heartache over the absence of her partner, expressing skepticism about the investigation leading to meaningful resolutions. "For those of us that have lost loved ones, we've lost them. What will they say, sorry? Everything is finished," she lamented, highlighting the emotional toll on her son, who now refuses to fly Air India again.
Another grieving family member, Badasab Syed, whose relatives perished, voiced disappointment with the lack of clarity surrounding crucial details such as the pilots’ discussions about fuel controls. He questioned the avoidability of the crash and expressed concern for his elderly mother, who is struggling with profound grief over her losses.
As families continue to cope with their unimaginable losses, they await a final report expected in a year, hoping for answers that could provide some semblance of closure in the face of tragedy.
