The June 12 crash of Air India flight AI-171, which resulted in the deaths of 275 people, has raised critical questions about India's aviation safety and regulatory framework. The incident has highlighted issues such as delays and ambiguity in black box decoding and a regulatory system under strain, prompting calls for stronger oversight and clearer accountability. Experts, including Nivedita Mookerji, executive editor at Business Standard, have emphasized the urgency of structural reforms within the aviation ecosystem. The crash has also led to widespread misinformation fueled by AI-generated content. Additionally, the tragedy has had a profound psychological impact on the flight crew and pilots involved. The aviation sector and passengers continue to await clarity on the causes of the crash, while the broader implications for aviation safety in India remain a pressing concern.