Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB):
A tragic Air India aircraft crash near Ahmedabad airport has prompted the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) to launch a formal probe, following global ICAO standards.
- Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) is a statutory investigative body responsible for probing aircraft accidents and serious incidents in Indian airspace.
- Headquarters: New Delhi
- Ministry: Ministry of Civil Aviation
- Established: 30 July 2012
- Core Functions:
- Investigation & Classification: Categorises aviation occurrences into accidents, serious incidents, and incidents.
- Final Reports: Prepares public reports after DG’s approval; forwarded to ICAO and affected States.
- Safety Recommendations: Sent to DGCA or foreign regulators for policy-level implementation.
- Safety Studies: Analyzes systemic aviation risks and recommends long-term reforms.
- Legal Support: Assists courts and assessors as per Rule 12 of 2017 Rules.
