News release

TSB statement on the 12 June 2025 accident involving Air India flight 171 in Ahmedabad, India

Gatineau, Quebec,  — 

The Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) offers its condolences to the families and loved ones of the people who perished in the accident involving Air India flight 171 in Ahmedabad, India.

Pursuant to international agreements, the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau, India (AAIB, India) is leading the investigation into the accident. As per Annex 13 to the Convention on International Civil Aviation, the TSB has appointed an expert who will receive and review the information released by the AAIB, India (the State of Occurrence) and monitor the progress of the investigation.

The TSB remains available to provide any technical assistance requested by the AAIB, India. 


The TSB is an independent agency that investigates air, marine, pipeline, and rail transportation occurrences. Its sole aim is the advancement of transportation safety. It is not the function of the Board to assign fault or determine civil or criminal liability.

For more information, contact:
Transportation Safety Board of Canada
Media Relations
Telephone: 819-360-4376
Email: media@tsb.gc.ca