India rejects UN offer to join Air India crash probe
After the tragic Air India Flight 171 crash near Ahmedabad on June 12, which claimed 259 lives with one DNA test pending, India has decided not to involve the United Nations in the investigation.
Even though there are global concerns about delays and transparency, Indian officials want their own Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) to stay in charge.
ICAO offered to send experts
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), a UN body, offered to send experts—even though India didn't ask for outside help.
Indian authorities politely declined and made it clear AAIB will keep leading the probe.
Preliminary report expected within 30 days
Investigators have already recovered and started analyzing the flight recorders with some technical support from US experts.
A preliminary report is expected within 30 days, following international rules.
No press briefings since the crash
So far, there's only been one official press briefing—and no questions were allowed.
The US safety board's chair has urged for quick updates to improve aviation safety, but Indian officials say they're sticking strictly to protocol.