Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad: US Federal Aviation Administration says ready to assist in probe

The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on Thursday (June 12) said it is in communication with the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) following Air India flight AI171 crash, which was scheduled to fly from Ahmedabad, to London's Gatwick.

In an official statement, the FAA said, “The FAA is in contact with the NTSB regarding Air India flight AI171, operating from Ahmedabad (AMD) to London Gatwick (LGW), that was involved in an accident in India on Thursday (June 12).”

Details surrounding the incident remain limited, with Indian authorities expected to lead the investigation in accordance with international protocols.

“When an international incident occurs, that government leads the investigation,” the FAA clarified. “In the event assistance is requested, the NTSB is the official U.S. representative and the FAA provides technical support.”

The agency emphasised its preparedness to act swiftly if called upon. “We stand ready to launch a team immediately in coordination with the NTSB,” it added.

Indian aviation officials have yet to issue a public statement regarding the nature or cause of the incident involving the Boeing 787 aircraft.