Campaigners assert that the wrecked Air India aircraft was previously documented to have a series of technical failures, one of which was a fire incident, and that these issues were not fully addressed before the fatal flight. They claim to possess evidence indicating that maintenance records on the flight deck indicated repeated electrical faults and that the aircraft suffered a thermal event in an earlier flight in 2019. The data compiled by the group emphasise repeated anomalies recorded in the aircraft’s Flight Data Recorder logs, which were submitted to civil aviation authorities prior to the crash. The information suggests that remedial actions were either delayed or incomplete, raising questions about the aircraft’s readiness for service as of the fatal flight. Potential regulatory oversight gaps have been highlighted, with the campaigners pointing out possible lapses in the enforcement mechanisms that should have flagged the aircraft’s deteriorating status for a grounding decision. The public interest in the investigation is amplified by the prior failure to fully address known safety concerns, and by the implication that the accident may be partly attributed to inadequate maintenance oversight. The ongoing inquiries aim to shed light upon the regulatory adherence of the airline to safety protocols and the potential impact of past maintenance record discrepancies on the causation of the crash. _2_ One of the key points of contention in the report is the postulated fire during service, which according to campaigners created a critical safety hazard. The incident, isolated but persistent, reportedly affected the fuel line integrity, a component essential to aircraft safety. By logging the thermal damage and repair records, the campaigners claim that the maintenance crew recorded the incident but did not initiate a comprehensive airworthiness review. Instead, a patch fix was performed, allowing the aircraft to retain flight status for months. This practice raises questions regarding the organisation’s compliance with airworthiness directives, and the regulatory small text approach to accident causality. _3_ The analysis of available data underscores the influence of maintenance records on aircraft safety at the geopolitical level, and reveals gaps in oversight frameworks. The campaigners’ submission has been uploaded for the official civil aviation authority’s public record, providing material for the upcoming investigation. The absences of clear‐cut directives and potential lapses in compliance may determine the policy recommendations that emerge from the investigation, which will shape aviation safety standards for the region’s and international fleet.