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Time of India
35 minutes ago
- Time of India
Ahmedabad plane crash: Air India to arrange relief flights from Delhi, Mumbai; check details, time of departure
Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad: After the tragic crash of Air India flight AI 171 Dreamliner 787-8 in Ahmedabad on Thursday afternoon, the airline said it is organizing relief flights from Delhi and Mumbai to Ahmedabad. "Air India is organizing two relief flights, one each from Delhi and Mumbai, to Ahmedabad for the next of kin of passengers and Air India staff," the airline said in a post on X (formerly Twitter). A passenger aircraft operated by Air India, destined for London with 242 people aboard, crashed into a residential neighbourhood shortly after departing from Ahmedabad airport on Thursday afternoon. The incident is believed to have resulted in numerous fatalities. Air India relief flights after crash in Ahmedabad: Details IX1555 – Delhi-Ahmedabad Time of departure: 2300 hrs on 12 June IX1556 – Ahmedabad-Delhi Time of departure: 0110 hrs on 13 June AI1402 – Mumbai-Ahmedabad Time of departure: 2300 hrs on 12 June AI1409 – Ahmedabad-Mumbai Time of departure: 0115 hrs on 13 June "Next of kin of passengers and staff in Delhi and Mumbai wanting to travel on these flights can call our hotline on 1800 5691 444. Additionally, those coming in from international destinations and wanting to travel can call our hotline on +91 8062779200," Air India said in its social media post. Air India confirmed the passenger manifest included 169 Indians, 53 British nationals, seven Portuguese citizens and one Canadian. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Help abandoned elders today HelpAge India Undo Additionally, there were 12 airline staff members, comprising two pilots and 10 cabin crew. Also Read | Ahmedabad plane crash: Tata announces Rs 1 crore compensation to kin of deceased The aircraft's pilot transmitted a 'Mayday' emergency signal shortly after departure at 1.39 pm, as reported by Ahmedabad's Air Traffic Control. Recovery teams are currently searching for the aircraft's black box, containing both flight data and cockpit voice recorders, to understand the circumstances leading to the incident. The aircraft, which had been in service for 11 years, was observed rapidly descending before erupting into flames, producing dense black smoke visible from considerable distances. Aviation experts noted that the aircraft reached only 600-800 feet altitude before its sudden descent to the ground. Also Read | Air India plane crash: 787 Dreamliner is Boeing's flagship product - 10 things to know about aircraft model involved in Ahmedabad crash Stay informed with the latest business news, updates on bank holidays and public holidays . AI Masterclass for Students. Upskill Young Ones Today!– Join Now
News18
an hour ago
- News18
Flying Beast Gaurav Taneja Reacts To Ahmedabad Plane Crash: 'Dual Engine Failure Likely'
Last Updated: Gaurav Taneja aka Flying Beast reacts to Ahmedabad plane crash, suggesting a rare dual engine failure. Calls it a 'nightmare' scenario for any pilot. In the aftermath of the devastating Air India crash that occurred earlier today in Ahmedabad, former commercial pilot and popular YouTuber Gaurav Taneja — better known as Flying Beast — has weighed in with a sobering perspective. Taneja, who often shares aviation insights with his millions of followers, took to X (formerly Twitter) shortly after news of the tragedy broke, suggesting that a catastrophic technical malfunction may have been the cause. 'Looks like a Dual Engine Failure after Take Off," Taneja wrote. 'Nothing short of a complete power loss can force a modern aircraft into that kind of sink rate, right after takeoff. Praying for everyone on board." When a follower questioned the likelihood of such a failure, Taneja underscored its rarity, writing, 'Extremely extremely extremely rare… a pilot cannot do anything, if he loses both engines after takeoff at 600 feet with a building in front." Looks like a Dual Engine Failure after Take short of a complete power loss can force an modern aircraft into that kind of sink rate, right after take for everyone on board #AirIndiaCrash — Gaurav Taneja (@flyingbeast320) June 12, 2025 In another emotionally charged post, he added, 'Shocked to see a wide-body aircraft just go down. Nightmare for a pilot. We've trained for this in simulators, where instructors simulate dual engine failure scenarios — and even then, we barely manage to control the aircraft before the instructor freezes the simulation and says, 'That was just a demonstration.' I can't even imagine this happening in real life." Extremely extremely extremely rare… a pilot cannot do anything, if he loses both engines after take off at 600 feet with building in front .— Gaurav Taneja (@flyingbeast320) June 12, 2025 Taneja, who left a successful career as a pilot to become one of India's top content creators, is widely respected for his deep knowledge of aviation. His calm but honest analysis often cuts through the noise during aviation crises. Just weeks ago, he had spoken about the challenges faced by a Srinagar-bound IndiGo flight that was rerouted due to weather and geopolitical issues. The tragic crash has sent shockwaves across the nation, with a flood of tributes and condolences pouring in across social media. Celebrities and public figures — including Sunny Deol, Randeep Hooda, and Riteish Deshmukh — have shared heartfelt messages, expressing grief, praying for the victims, and urging authorities to conduct a thorough investigation. As the nation mourns and searches for answers, voices like Taneja's bring much-needed clarity and empathy — a blend of technical knowledge and human understanding in the face of unimaginable loss. First Published: June 12, 2025, 19:58 IST
Hindustan Times
2 hours ago
- Hindustan Times
Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma react to 'sad, disturbing' Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad: 'Really shocked to hear...'
India cricketer legends Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, on Thursday, reacted to the Air India plane crash outside the Ahmedabad airport, and offered condolences to the families of passengers affected in the incident. The London-bound Air India flight, carrying 242 people, crashed in a residential area of Meghani Nagar in Ahmedabad minutes after taking off. There were 169 Indians, 53 British, one Canadian and seven Portuguese nationals onboard apart from 12 crew members. Taking to Instagram, Kohli said he was "shocked" by the news. He wrote: "Shocked to heat about the plane crash at Ahmedabad today. Prayers for all those affected and thoughts with their families." Former India captain Rohit, also took to social media, reacting to the disturbing news. He wrote: "Really sad and disturbing news from Ahmedabad. Prayers for all the lives lost and their families." The aircraft was under the command of Capt Sumeet Sabharwal with First Officer Clive Kundar. Capt Sumeet Sabharwal is an LTC with 8200 hours of experience. The official added that the copilot had 1100 hours of flying experience. According to the ATC, the Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft, which departed from Ahmedabad at 1339 IST from runway 23, made a Mayday call right after taking off, but they did not respond to the calls made by the ATC. Moments after the take-off, it fell on the ground just outside the perimeter of the airport as visuals on social media and news channels showed thick smoke billowing from the crash site. According to former pilot Saurabh Bhatnagar, the plane crash was caused due to "multiple bird hits'. Speaking to Indian news TV channel New Delhi Television LTD, he said: 'It looks, prima facie, like a case of multiple bird hits wherein both the engines have lost power. The take-off was perfect and just, I believe, short of taking the gear up, the aircraft started descending, which can happen only in case the engine loses power or the aircraft stops developing lift. Obviously, the investigation will reveal the exact reason.' Latest reports reveal that there are no survivors from the Gatwick Airport-bound plane. Ahmedabad police commissioner Gyanendra Singh Malik told the Associated Press that 'some locals would also have died' in the crash.
