Plane crash: Authorities to survey areas around Ahmedabad airport to check height norm violations
The London-bound Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner with 242 persons on board crashed into a medical hostel complex in Meghaninagar area of Ahmedabad moments after it took off from the city airport in the afternoon of June 12
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Time of India
3 hours ago
- Time of India
AI 171 crash: Survey of Ahmedabad airport surrounding areas to be conducted, says district collector
Ahmedabad: A survey of the surrounding areas of the Ahmedabad airport will be conducted in the wake of last week's Air India Flight 171 crash that claimed 270 lives, a top district official said on Thursday. The London-bound Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner with 242 persons on board crashed into a medical hostel complex in the Meghaninagar area moments after it took off from the city airport in the afternoon of June 12. The ghastly air crash and subsequent fire killed 241 of the passengers and crew members, and others on the ground. "As per the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA)'s guidelines, a survey of areas surrounding the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport here will be conducted by the officials of the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation and the Civil Aviation department," Ahmedabad district collector Sujeet Kumar told reporters. "Once the survey gets over, subsequent necessary work will be initiated," he said. The civil aviation ministry has released a draft of the Aircraft (Demolition of Obstructions) Rules, 2025, to tighten controls on structures that pose a threat to aircraft safety near airports. In the last week's tragedy, the aircraft departed from the Ahmedabad airport at 1.39pm and its pilot issued a 'Mayday' distress call, denoting a full emergency, soon after take-off to the Air Traffic Control at Ahmedabad. Moments later, the plane smashed into the BJ Medical College campus located outside the airport compound. All but one of the 242 passengers and crew on board the ill-fated plane, and others on the ground were killed. PTI
Time of India
3 hours ago
- Time of India
A week later, plane wreckage still at site
Ahmedabad: A week after the Air India crash , wreckage of the ill-fated Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, including its distinctive tail fin, continues to lie at the accident site in Meghaninagar. Investigators are sifting through the debris, hunting for crucial clues. The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB), a key division of the Ministry of Civil Aviation, is spearheading the complex probe assisted by three international investigation organisations. A closed-door meeting was held on Thursday at the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) to move the plane's wreckage. The plan involves relocating the entire debris to a large plot near Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International (SVPI) airport where it will be meticulously reassembled, allowing for a comprehensive examination of every single part. "The investigation team has sought AMC's help for cranes, vehicles, machines, and labour to shift the wreckage. They are yet to give us a date," a senior AMC official revealed. While Gujarat govt on Thursday clarified its non-involvement in the investigation, local firemen are actively assisting forensic and aviation experts, confirmed Ahmedabad's additional chief fire officer, Jayesh Khadia. The aircraft, which was reportedly descending rapidly at a high-nose angle, crashed into the medical hostel complex. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like What She Did Mid-Air Left Passengers Speechless medalmerit Learn More Undo Its tail fin became lodged on the roof of the hostel mess building and was brought down using large cranes on June 14, two days after the crash, Khadia said. "The debris, including the tail fin, is still lying at the site. There are no orders on moving the rubble to another place," he said. Meghaninagar inspector D B Basiya emphasized the limited role of the police to site protection. "The plane's wreckage is still lying there. AAIB will decide what to do with it."
Time of India
4 hours ago
- Time of India
‘AAIB to decide if AI 171 black boxes need t be sent abroad for analysis:' Govt
NEW DELHI: The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) will decide whether to send the black boxes — cockpit voice and flight data records — of the ill-fated Boeing 787 that crashed as AI 171 last Thursday abroad for analysis. 'The decision regarding location for decoding the flight recorders will be taken by AAIB after due assessment of all technical, safety, and security considerations,' a govt statement said Thursday. 'A multi-disciplinary team from AAIB has commenced investigation (into AI 171 crash) from June 12. The investigation has been ordered by DG, AAIB. US National Transportation Safety Board and original equipment manufacturer (like Boeing, GE) teams have arrived to assist AAIB as per ICAO protocols. A combined unit of the digital flight data recorder (DFDR) and cockpit voice recorder (CVR) was recovered from the crash site on June 13 and another set was found on June 16. This model of aircraft has two Blackbox sets,' The govt statement said. Meanwhile, Union aviation minister Ram Mohan Naidu Thursday held a meeting to review ground-level preparedness and passenger support mechanisms because of rescheduling of flights happening due to multiple reasons like post-accident checks, weather changes, closing of certain airspaces due to geopolitical tensions etc. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Memperdagangkan CFD Emas dengan salah satu spread terendah? IC Markets Mendaftar Undo While emphasising on safety, he directed airlines to address passenger issues swiftly; asked airports to have adequate food, drinking water, and adequate seating facilities. Airport directors were directed to reinforce wildlife hazard management, including the deterrence of birds and stray animals. Naidu also met top officials from SpiceJet, Indigo and Akasa on June 18 and 19. He reviewed fleet performance, safety oversight, passengers experience & convenience and airline communication strategy.
