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safetyJul 29, 2026

Investigators Finalizing Draft Report on Air India 787 Takeoff Crash

India's accident investigators will deliver their initial findings on the catastrophic June 2025 crash of an Air India Boeing 787-8 to the nation's Supreme Court this October. The tragic loss of 260 lives shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad has triggered immense legal scrutiny and demands for an independent review. The agency has run multiple simulator sessions and invited technical insights from pilot unions, highlighting how simulator data and early union involvement can directly shape post-crash procedural overhauls and global training standards.

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safetyJul 14, 2026

AAIB details flight path in Southend King Air crash update

One year after a fatal Beechcraft B200 Super King Air crash at London Southend Airport, British investigators have released a progress update. The twin-engine turboprop veered left just before liftoff, climbed to roughly 80 feet, and banked sharply before impacting the ground. Because an intense post-crash fire consumed significant physical evidence and the airplane lacked flight recorders, officials are reconstructing the departure using ADS-B data and security footage. The ongoing probe underscores the critical necessity of maintaining directional control during sudden low-altitude emergencies.

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