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AI-171 probe expands scope as investigators revisit past safety concerns
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Investigators probing the recent Air India AI-171 crash are now examining a five-year-old incident involving the same aircraft during a takeoff from London’s Gatwick Airport. Officials believe that the earlier event may hold valuable clues to understanding what led to the tragic crash that claimed multiple lives.
The aircraft in question reportedly experienced a technical issue during its Gatwick departure, though it landed safely at the time. While the earlier incident was resolved without injury, investigators are now re-analyzing its maintenance records, technical logs, and safety reports to see if any similarities link it to the current tragedy.
Experts suggest that reviewing past mechanical patterns or unresolved faults could be key in piecing together the sequence of events that led to the AI-171 disaster. “No detail is too small,” a senior investigator noted. “We are looking at the full history of the aircraft.”
The expanded scope of the probe comes as authorities intensify efforts to uncover the root cause of the crash. Families of victims are demanding transparency and swift answers, while Air India continues to cooperate fully with the investigation.
As the inquiry moves forward, the aviation community remains on alert for any findings that could impact fleet-wide safety protocols or airline maintenance standards.