The 91-year-old father of Sumeet Sabharwal has petitioned India’s Supreme Court for an independent, retired‑judge–led inquiry into the June 12 Air India 787‑8 crash that killed 260. He is seeking examination of causes beyond alleged pilot action and is challenging the AAIB’s preliminary findings.
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The petition directly contests AAIB’s preliminary conclusions after domestic decoding of the black boxes indicated a possible fuel‑switch triggered dual‑engine failure, raising questions about the investigative findings and methodology (domestic black‑box analysis).
A court‑monitored, retired‑judge‑led probe could change the regulatory and legal trajectory for Air India and the DGCA amid already heightened government scrutiny and show‑cause actions (government and DGCA oversight ramp‑up).
The case amplifies existing calls for more definitive data and procedural changes—including cockpit video recorders and closer review of rostering practices—issues highlighted in expert footage analysis and reporting on strained pilot schedules (cockpit video recorder debate, rostering and pilot fatigue reporting).
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