Consider the following statements regarding the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) of India: 1. It was established as an attached office under the Ministry of Civil Aviation to investigate civil aircraft accidents and incidents in India. 2. The AAIB investigations do not assign blame or liability to anyone. 3. All aircraft accidents and serious incidents in Indian airspace, regardless of the aircraft’s weight or type, are mandatorily investigated by the AAIB. Which of the above statements is/are correct? |ForumIAS

Q. Consider the following statements regarding the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) of India:
1.It was established as an attached office under the Ministry of Civil Aviation to investigate civil aircraft accidents and incidents in India.
2.The AAIB investigations do not assign blame or liability to anyone.
3.All aircraft accidents and serious incidents in Indian airspace, regardless of the aircraft’s weight or type, are mandatorily investigated by the AAIB.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 2 and 3 only

[C] 1 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: A

Notes:

Explanation: Statements 1 and 2 are correct

Statement 1 is correct: The AAIB was established in 2012 under the Ministry of Civil Aviation to investigate civil aviation accidents and incidents.

Statement 2 is correct: The sole objective of AAIB investigations is the prevention of accidents and incidents, not to apportion blame or liability.

Statement 3 is incorrect: The AAIB is mandated to investigate all accidents and serious incidents involving aircraft with an all-up weight above 2,250 kg or turbojet aircraft, not every aircraft regardless of weight or type.

Source: IE

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