Did Electrical Disturbance Cause Air India Dreamliner Crash?

The Federation of Indian Pilots (FIP) is urging the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) to consider whether an electrical disturbance caused a fatal Air India Dreamliner crash. The crash, which resulted in 260 fatalities, occurred shortly after takeoff on June 12, 2025. AAIB's preliminary report indicated confusion in the cockpit and a sudden fuel cut-off. FIP demands further investigation into electrical issues relating to the Boeing 787.

The Federation of Indian Pilots (FIP) has called on the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) to investigate whether an electrical disturbance contributed to the crash of an Air India Dreamliner that killed 260 people last June. The Boeing 787-8, en route to London Gatwick, crashed shortly after taking off from Ahmedabad airport on June 12, 2025.

In a preliminary report issued in July 2025, the AAIB noted that the fuel supply to the plane’s engines was abruptly cut off, creating confusion among the pilots. One pilot reportedly questioned the other about the fuel cut-off. However, no clear answers emerged, and the final report remains pending.

FIP has written to the civil aviation ministry, citing potential electrical issues based on Boeing 787's design and calling for a comprehensive analysis by institutions like IIT Bombay. Meanwhile, the investigation process has faced scrutiny, with the Supreme Court criticizing the premature publication of the preliminary findings. Families of the victims, including Pushkaraj Sabharwal, father of a pilot killed in the crash, continue to demand a full investigation.