The preliminary report from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) regarding the recent plane crash in Ahmedabad has been released. The incident, which shook the nation, is now confirmed to have not been caused by a bird strike or pilot error. Investigators found no evidence of bird remains or any impact. Moreover, the aircraft was not overloaded, as several seats were found unoccupied.
Analysis of the cockpit crew’s actions prior to the incident showed that they followed standard operating procedures. This has ruled out human error on the part of the pilots. The simultaneous failure of both engines was deemed highly unusual, and at present, sabotage is not being considered a likely cause.
Although over 1,200 aircraft of the same Boeing 787 Dreamliner model have been operating globally for more than 12 years, this marks the first major accident involving this model, which has attracted significant international attention.
Authorities including the DGCA, Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB), National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), and Boeing are jointly investigating the incident. The aircraft’s debris, black box recordings, flight data, and air traffic control logs are undergoing extensive technical and forensic evaluation. Final conclusions will only be drawn after the full investigation is completed.
