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US lawmakers mourn Air India crash, Urge full investigation
The lawmakers said they are in touch with the NTSB, FAA, and Boeing and are monitoring the circumstances of this tragic accident.
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Reuters - Thu, 12, Jun 2025
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A tail of an Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner plane that crashed is seen stuck on a building after the incident in Ahmedabad, India, June 12, 2025. / REUTERS/Amit Dave
Top American lawmakers on June 12 mourned the death of over 240 people in the deadliest plane crash in Ahmedabad as they sought a full investigation into one of the worst accidents in civil aviation history.
“Our prayers are with the victims of the Air India Flight 171 accident and their loved ones, as well as with the first responders who continue their search for survivors,” said a joint statement issued by Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Sam Graves, Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Ranking Member Rick Larsen, Aviation Subcommittee Chairman Troy E. Nehls, and Aviation Subcommittee Ranking Member Steve Cohen.
The lawmakers said they are in touch with the NTSB, FAA, and Boeing and are monitoring the circumstances of this tragic accident.
“While we all want to know what caused this terrible accident, it is important to let investigators do their work, and we discourage speculation about potential causes until we have more concrete information,” said the joint statement.
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Senator Pete Ricketts extended his prayers and condolences to the families of the many victims who perished in the Air India plane crash.
“I hope that Nebraskans will join me in prayer for those who lost their lives and their loved ones. As a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, I also stand ready to support efforts to assist our Indian partners in responding to this tragedy and to ensure the safety of international air travel,” Ricketts said.
Indian American Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi said he is heartbroken by Air India crash in Ahmedabad and expressed his deepest condolences to all those around the world touched by this tragedy. “There must be a full investigation to provide answers and prevent such tragedies from happening again,” he said.
“The deadly crash of this Air India flight is devastating, and my heart is with the victims and their families, and all who are affected by this horrible tragedy. I am deeply saddened by the large loss of life and I’m praying for all who have lost loved ones,” said Congresswoman Grace Meng.
“I thank the first responders who rushed to the scene of the accident, and my office stands ready to assist constituents who may have family members that have been impacted,” Meng said. She is a member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs and a member of the Congressional Caucus on India and Indian Americans.
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