The families of those lost in the tragic Air India flight 171 crash are seeking clarity after a preliminary report failed to provide detailed insights into the incident, leading to heartbreak and confusion among survivors.
Families Demand Clarity on Air India Crash After Preliminary Report
Families Demand Clarity on Air India Crash After Preliminary Report
Victims' families express disappointment over lack of definitive answers in early investigation report.
Days after the release of a preliminary report concerning last month's catastrophic Air India flight 171 crash, families of victims are expressing their disappointment and distress over the findings. The crash occurred shortly after take-off from Ahmedabad, resulting in the loss of 241 lives on board and 19 more on the ground.
Imtiyaz Ali, who lost his brother, sister-in-law, and their two children, scrutinized the report but found it lacking. "It reads like a product description," he said, emphasizing that beyond the pilots' last conversation, the report does not clarify what caused the tragic event. Ali mourns the ongoing agony of grief, stating, "We want to know exactly what happened," and hopes for a more comprehensive explanation as the investigation proceeds.
Witnesses recall the flight's final moments, noting that fuel to the engines was cut off mere seconds after take-off. The preliminary report revealed cockpit recordings in which one pilot questions the fuel shutoff, while the other insists he did not do it. A complete investigation is anticipated to be finalized within the next year.
Shweta Parihar, whose husband was also lost in the crash, shares her sorrow, lamenting that no investigation can resurrect her loved ones: “What will they say, sorry? Everything is done, everything is finished.” Her 11-year-old son, Vihaan, expresses his pain through his refusal to fly with Air India again.
Badasab Syed, who suffered the loss of his brother, sister-in-law, and their children, is left grappling with grief. He highlights how the report has only intensified their uncertainty, asking, "Was this avoidable?" The emotional toll is heavy, especially for his elderly mother, who struggles to cope with the loss of her son and grandchildren.
As families await a more in-depth final report, the impact of their losses continues to weigh heavily on their hearts, with the need for answers becoming a poignant theme in their ongoing mourning.
