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Kanpur Plane Crash: No Distress Call, Flight-Monitoring Gaps Found in AAIB Probe
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 30 Sep 2026, 08:53 AM
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An investigation by the UK's Air Accidents Investigation Branch found that the aircraft involved in the Kanpur crash did not send a distress call and revealed shortcomings in flight‑monitoring procedures.
The Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) is examining the circumstances surrounding the recent plane crash in Kanpur. Preliminary findings indicate that the flight crew did not transmit any distress signal before the incident.
The probe also highlighted gaps in the existing flight‑monitoring systems that may have contributed to the lack of real‑time awareness of the aircraft’s status. Investigators are reviewing communication logs and surveillance data to understand these shortcomings.
Authorities say the AAIB will continue its detailed analysis to determine the exact sequence of events and recommend any necessary safety improvements. No further speculation about casualties or causes is being made at this stage.
The probe also highlighted gaps in the existing flight‑monitoring systems that may have contributed to the lack of real‑time awareness of the aircraft’s status. Investigators are reviewing communication logs and surveillance data to understand these shortcomings.
Authorities say the AAIB will continue its detailed analysis to determine the exact sequence of events and recommend any necessary safety improvements. No further speculation about casualties or causes is being made at this stage.