FIP Seeks Comprehensive Evaluation of Boeing 787 Electrical System Evidence in AI171 Crash Probe
The Federation of Indian Pilots (FIP) has requested that the probe agency AAIB conduct a comprehensive evaluation of electrical system evidence related to Boeing 787 planes as part of its investigation into the Air India aircraft crash.
The pilots' body, in its letter dated September 18, emphasized the importance of examining all electrical and electronically controlled systems given concerns about electrical system reliability and the central role played by electrical architecture in the B787 design philosophy.
Air India's Boeing 787-8, with registration VT-ANB, crashed on June 12, 2025, killing 241 people onboard and 19 on the ground. The FIP has suggested that AAIB conduct a comprehensive evaluation of Boeing 787 electrical system evidence, consideration of technical data submitted by the Foundation for Aviation Safety, and issuance of appropriate safety recommendations in the AI171 accident investigation.
The VT-ANB aircraft had flown 41,868 hours and its Airworthiness Review Certificate (ARC) was valid till May 23, 2026. The FAS has questioned India's Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) on why it has not issued interim safety recommendations for the B787 fleet despite holding evidence of chronic system failure.