The Plane Accident Investigation Bureau has roped in “human issue specialists” moreover others in its ongoing probe into the AI-171 Ahmedabad crash, the federal government informed Parliament on Thursday.

“B787 type-rated skilled pilots, type-rated engineers, aviation medication specialist, human issue specialists and flight recorder specialists have been taken on board as subject material specialists to help the investigation,” Minister of State for Civil Aviation Murlidhar Mohol mentioned.

The transfer comes after a number of studies in western media blamed the senior pilot for the AI171 crash.

The Directorate Common of Civil Aviation had additionally flagged 51 security lapses in Air India’s operations just lately throughout its annual audit, elevating critical issues over the airline’s coaching requirements and operational procedures below the Tata Group’s possession.