The Federation of Indian Pilots (FIP) on Wednesday expressed “serious concerns” about a preliminary report on the accident of the Air India 12th June, which killed 260 people in Ahmedabad. “At the beginning we would like to register our dissatisfaction with the exclusion of pilot representatives from the investigation process. We also protested firmly against the way the preliminary report was interpreted and presented publicly,” FIP wrote.
The government stressed that a 15 -page document is only a preliminary report because the investigation is still ongoing.
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However, the specific details given in the report have triggered strong responses from the pilot community. One particular stock exchange recorded in the report shows that one pilot challenges the other about the possible restriction of fuel to which the other pilot allegedly denied. Investigators are now investigating whether the fuel control switch has actually been moved from running to restrictions and back in seconds from take -off – and if so, why.
“The report as published lacks complex data and seems to be selectively relying on the paraphrased voice records of the cockpit to propose pilot errors and questioning the professional competence and integrity of this year’s crew. This approach is neither objective nor completed. conclusions, ”added the pilot body.
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Formerly the Indian Airlines Associations (ALPA) also killed the investigation and claimed that “it was driven in the direction and assuming the guilt of pilots”.
“The assignment of guilt before a thorough, transparent and is premature and irresponsible. Such speculative commentary undermines the professionalism of highly trained crew members and causes their families and fellow anxiety.”
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He called on media media, influence and institutions to “delay partial stories or make unfounded assumptions. The safety of aviation requires a persistent commitment to reality, integrity and proper process.”
The Indian air regulator, DGCA, ordered Airlines on Monday to see the fuel blocking system in their Boeing 787 and 737 aircraft, PTI reported. More than 150 Boeing 737 and 787s are currently operated by Indian carriers. Airlines such as Air India, Air India Express, Akasa Air, Spicejet and Indigo have these types of aircraft in their fleets.
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