Who investigates air crashes in India?

Ministry of Civil Aviation
Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau. (2) The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau shall function under overall supervision and control of Government of India, Ministry of Civil Aviation.

How did the Air India Express crash?

The aircraft failed to stop before the end of the tabletop runway and plunged 9–10.5 m (30–35 ft) into a gorge, splitting the fuselage into two sections upon impact. The accident site was around 3 km (9,800 ft) from the airport terminal.

Are all plane crashes investigated?

Jurisdiction over investigations The NTSB has primary authority to investigate every civil aviation accident in the United States; the agency is also authorized to conduct investigations involving both civilian and military aircraft “with the participation of appropriate military authorities”.

Where did Air India Flight 812 crash in India?

/  12.94667°N 74.87361°E  / 12.94667; 74.87361 Location of the accident shown within India. On 22 May 2010, a Boeing 737-800 passenger jet operating Air India Express Flight 812 from Dubai to Mangalore, India, crashed on landing at Mangalore.

How many people died in the Air India accident?

Of the 160 passengers and six crew members on board, 158 were killed (all crew members and 152 passengers); only eight survived. This was the first fatal accident involving Air India Express.

Who was the head of the Court of inquiry in the Air India crash?

On 3 June 2010, the Government of India appointed the Former Vice Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Bhushan Nilkanth Gokhale, as head of a Court of Inquiry to investigate the air crash.

Who was acquitted in the Air India Flight 182 case?

A criminal case was filed against 62 Nirankaris charged with the murder of 13 Sikhs by the Akali led government in Punjab. The case was heard in the neighbouring Haryana state, and all the accused were acquitted, on the basis that they acted in self-defence. The Punjab government decided not to appeal the decision.