Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy on Air India Crash Investigation and FAA Safety

Response to Air India Crash

• 💔 The Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) express their condolences to the families affected by the Air India Flight 171 crash.
• ✈️ Safety is paramount, and the investigation will follow the facts to determine the cause of the crash.

Investigation and Support

• 🔍 A joint team from the FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is being deployed to India.
• 🤝 Resources from GE and Boeing are also being mobilized to assist in the investigation.
• 🇮🇳 India is leading the investigation, with the FAA and NTSB providing support and expertise as requested.

FAA's Role and Process

• 🗣️ The FAA Acting Administrator, Chris Rushel, spoke with his Indian counterpart, the Director General of Aviation, offering full support.
• 🛠️ The FAA is formally invited to participate in the NTSB-led investigation, with FAA experts examining potential contributing factors.
• ⚠️ The FAA will not hesitate to mitigate any identified risks once they become clear, but emphasizes that the investigation is in its early stages and speculation is inappropriate.

Commitment to Safety

• 🚨 The FAA and DOT are committed to deploying all available assets and resources to assist in such investigations.
• 👍 The FAA team is commended for its readiness and professionalism in being deployable at a moment's notice.