Ahmedabad plane crash: India declines UN body's request to investigate tragedy
PTC News Desk: India has reportedly rejected United Nation aviation agency to join the investigation into the deadly Ahmedabad plane crash that killed more than 270 people.
Earlier this week, the UN aviation agency – the International Civil Aviation Organisation – requested observer status for one of its experts already in India, but the Indian authorities have now refused, according to the reports.
Earlier, the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has assisted with certain investigations—such as the 2014 Malaysian plane downing and the 2020 Ukrainian jetliner incident—but only when formally requested to do so.
According to reports, ICAO Secretary General Juan Carlos Salazar Gomez stated that due to the magnitude of the crash and the involvement of international passengers, the inclusion of an external ICAO observer would help ensure compliance with global standards and best investigative practices. He reportedly added in a letter that such oversight would also enhance the investigation’s credibility.
The tragic Air India crash took place around 2 p.m. local time on June 12, when a Boeing 787 Dreamliner en route to London crashed into student housing at Ahmedabad’s BJ Medical College just after take-off. This marked the first-ever crash involving a Boeing 787.
- With inputs from agencies
