MONTREAL – The International Federation of Air Line Pilots’ Associations (IFALPA) is
closely monitoring the developments related to today’s accident of Air India Flight 171,
a Boeing 787-8, reg. VT-ANB, which impacted the ground in a residential area shortly
after takeoff from Ahmedabad International Airport (AMD).
The Federation remains at the disposal of its Member Association, the Air Line Pilots’
Association of India to assist in any way necessary and gather any information which
may be pertinent to the investigation. We remain committed to supporting the efforts
of the authorities as they work to determine the contributing factors of this accident.
The Federation urges caution against speculation in media and social media
surrounding this event. The investigation into the circumstances of the accident should
strictly follow the provisions laid out in ICAO Annex 13, with conclusions and safety
recommendations identified by the appropriate investigative bodies.
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