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Arabian Post
15-06-2025
- General
- Arabian Post
Turkey Rejects Alleged Maintenance Role in Air India Crash
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Turkish authorities have clearly denied that Turkish Technic conducted any maintenance on the Boeing 787‑8 Dreamliner of Air India Flight 171, which crashed on 12 June 2025 near Ahmedabad, resulting in 279 fatalities. The Directorate of Communications' Centre for Countering Disinformation labelled the claims 'false' and 'disinformation', emphasising that existing agreements with Air India in 2024–25 strictly covered Boeing 777 aircraft—not the 787‑8 model involved in the disaster. Flight AI 171 had lifted off from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport bound for London Gatwick, crashed approximately 30 seconds later into a hostel block of B. J. Medical College in Ahmedabad's Meghaninagar area. Of the 242 onboard, only one passenger survived; the crash also claimed around 38 lives on the ground. ADVERTISEMENT Turkish officials reiterated that the maintenance contract signed with Air India was limited to B777 aircraft serviced at Turkish Technic's Istanbul facilities, and never extended to Dreamliner models. They acknowledged awareness of the company that last serviced the crashed aircraft, but refrained from naming it to avoid speculation amid the ongoing investigation. The denial followed sensational allegations by yoga guru Baba Ramdev, who suggested a Turkish maintenance firm's involvement, describing a possible 'foreign conspiracy.' Turkish agencies sharply rejected his claims as baseless and manipulative. The crash—the first fatal hull-loss involving a Boeing 787 since its entry into service—has sparked a major international investigation. India's Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau is leading the probe under Annex 13 protocols, with support from Boeing, GE Aerospace, and UK and US aviation authorities. Investigators are examining multiple lines of inquiry, including engine thrust anomalies, flap alignment, landing gear deployment, possible bird strike, and maintenance protocols. India's civil aviation regulator has ordered additional inspections across Air India's Boeing 787 fleet, comprising 33 jets, and directed IndiGo to review its single 787. This unprecedented disaster, marking the deadliest global aviation accident involving a 787 in over a decade, has sharpened scrutiny on Air India's maintenance regimes and Boeing's safety standing. Eyewitness and CCTV footage captured a distressing mayday call: 'Thrust not achieved. Falling,' suggesting a rapid loss of lift. Preliminary observations indicate that the aircraft may have experienced dual-engine thrust failure or malfunctioning flaps or landing gear, heightening the risk of aerodynamic stall. An aviation expert, retired captain Alok Singh, stressed that while the Boeing 787 platform is broadly reliable, such incidents often arise from a confluence of mechanical issues, procedural errors, or environmental factors such as bird ingestion. Meanwhile, industry analyst Steven Chen has advanced the theory that inadvertent flap retraction by the co‑pilot during take‑off may have disrupted lift, though this remains speculative pending flight data. The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau has recovered the flight data recorder. Retrieval of the cockpit voice recorder is still in progress. Both are expected to yield critical insight into procedural actions and system failures. India's government has established a high-level panel with a three-month deadline to issue findings. In response to the tragedy and international concern, Boeing and GE Aerospace withdrew from the Paris Air Show to concentrate on search and investigative support. Boeing's CEO Kelly Ortberg expressed condolences and pledged full cooperation, even as the company navigates ongoing operational and reputational pressures following prior safety incidents. Air India, now under Tata Group ownership since 2022, has announced financial compensation packages for victims' families and is working with authorities on victim identification through DNA and dental records. Public anxiety has surged, with many calling for systemic reforms in aircraft maintenance oversight, cross-border service dependencies, and regulatory enforcement.
News18
15-06-2025
- News18
'Will Never...': Teen Denies Shooting Doomed AI Crash Video, Claims It Was Screen-Recorded
Last Updated: Aryan Asari, a 17-year-old from Ahmedabad, recorded the viral video of Air India Flight 171's crash. He is traumatised after witnessing the crash that killed 265 people. The police on Saturday questioned a 17-year-old boy, Aryan Asari, who lives in the Aravalli district of Ahmedabad, and had allegedly recorded Air India flight 171's haunting crash video ,which soon went viral. Aryan was living with his father in Laxminagar, a neighbourhood very close to the airport's runway. The teenage boy's father works with the Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation Ltd. The viral video in which the Air India aircraft is seen going down and eventually turning into a fireball was reportedly shot by Aryan. Here is the video of #Ahmedabad plane crash — किरण कारंजेकर (@KSKvoice) June 12, 2025 After his name was reported by various media organisations as the source behind the viral video, a city crime branch team visited his residence and questioned him. According to The Times Of India, Aryan denied shooting the video himself in the questioning and said that it was taken by his friend and that he had only screen-recorded it. He added that he had shared the video with his father, who is likely to have further circulated it. Teen Battles Trauma And Anxiety After Witnessing Horrific Crash According to The Indian Express, the 17-year-old is traumatised and has been struggling to sleep since he witnessed the crash. Speaking to The Indian Express, Aryan said, 'I had never heard the loud sounds that accompany aeroplanes taking off or seen a plane flying so low. My father had told me about it… My friends back in our village wanted to see how they appear in the sky. So I decided to take a few videos that afternoon, right after we finished lunch. I did not imagine I would capture a crash." He further said that he believed that he was witnessing the plane's landing when the doomed aircraft was going down. 'I was confused as it had appeared to be taking off and then began wobbling… When it ended up in a ball of fire with a deafening explosion, I got scared," he said. The teenager said that now he feels he won't be able to sit in an aeroplane. Meanwhile, one of his family members said, 'He was not able to sleep on Thursday after he saw the news and realised what he had filmed was the final moments that would haunt the families of 242 victims on the plane and more from the ground." Air India Flight AI 171, a Boeing 787‑8 Dreamliner, crashed 32 seconds after takeoff at 1:38 p.m. IST on June 12. The flight was flying from Ahmedabad to London and carrying 242 people. The aircraft crashed over the hostel block at B.J. Medical College in the Meghani Nagar area of Ahmedabad. At least 265 people were killed, and only one passenger survived the plane crash. Former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani was also among the victims who died in the crash. First Published: June 15, 2025, 10:10 IST
Time of India
15-06-2025
- General
- Time of India
Kedarnath Helicopter Crash: 7 feared dead as pilgrim helicopter crashes in Uttarakhand, CM Dhami tweets in grief
Kedarnath Helicopter Crash: A helicopter carrying pilgrims from Kedarnath has tragically crashed near Gaurikund, leaving seven individuals feared dead. The aircraft, en route from Shri Kedarnath Dham to Guptkashi, lost contact around 5:20 am in the remote stretch between Trijuginarayan and Gaurikund. According to Uttarakhand ADG (Law & Order), Dr. V. Murugeshan, initial reports indicated the chopper had gone missing in Gaurikund — only to confirm moments later that it had indeed crashed. On board were seven souls: five adults, the pilot, and a child, representing Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Gujarat. Uttarakhand helicopter crash | Today, at around 5:20 am, a helicopter, which was going from Shri Kedarnath Dham to Guptkashi, has been reported to have crashed near Gaurikund. There were six passengers, including the pilot (5 adults and 1 child). The passengers in the helicopter… Official information about the Kedarnath Helicopter Crash The Uttarakhand Civil Aviation Development Authority (UCADA) reported that the helicopter had just dropped off pilgrims at Kedarnath before taking off for Guptkashi. 'In view of relief and rescue, NDRF and SDRF teams have been dispatched,' UCADA confirmed to ANI. IG Garhwal, Rajiv Swaroop, added that the crash site is extremely remote, prompting immediate despatch of police and SDRF personnel. CM Pushkar Singh Dhami posted on X (formerly Twitter) in Hindi: 'Very sad news has been received about a helicopter crash in Rudraprayag district. SDRF, local administration and other rescue teams are engaged in relief and rescue operations. I pray to Baba Kedar for the safety of all the travellers.' जनपद रुद्रप्रयाग में हेलीकॉप्टर के दुर्घटनाग्रस्त होने का अत्यंत दुःखद समाचार प्राप्त हुआ है। एसडीआरएफ, स्थानीय प्रशासन एवं अन्य रेस्क्यू दल राहत एवं बचाव कार्यों में जुटे हैं। बाबा केदार से सभी यात्रियों के सकुशल होने की कामना करता हूँ। The rugged Himalayan terrain and early morning conditions are hampering rescue efforts. Teams from SDRF, NDRF, and local police are battling difficult weather and limited access routes. Authorities are racing against time, hoping for survivors, but as of now, no confirmed signs of life have been reported. Shadow of the Ahmedabad Air India Tragedy This tragedy follows closely on the heels of a devastating aviation disaster. On June 12, Air India Flight AI 171, a Boeing 787‑8 Dreamliner carrying 242 people, crashed seconds after takeoff from Ahmedabad, destined for London Gatwick. CCTV footage captured the aircraft struggling to climb before plummeting into a hostel block at B. J. Medical College, killing 241 people onboard and at least 33 on the ground, making it the worst aviation accident in India in a decade. The tragedy in Ahmedabad has stunned and saddened us. It is heartbreaking beyond words. In this sad hour, my thoughts are with everyone affected by it. Have been in touch with Ministers and authorities who are working to assist those affected. One British-Indian passenger, Vishwash Kumar Ramesh, seated by an emergency exit, miraculously survived by jumping free just before the impact. The accident prompted an investigation focusing on engine performance, flap positioning, and air-traffic control procedures, a probe that has expanded to include safety checks across India's entire fleet of Boeing 787s. To stay updated on the stories that are going viral, follow Indiatimes Trending.
Filipino Times
14-06-2025
- General
- Filipino Times
Two plane crash survivors, 27 years apart, both sat in Seat 11A
Two plane crash survivors, 27 years apart, were both seated in seat 11A. Thai singer and actor James Ruangsak Loychusak expressed shock after learning the lone survivor of the recent Air India crash in Ahmedabad occupied the same seat he sat in during a 1998 crash. 'Survivor of a plane crash in India. He sat in the same seat as me. 11A,' Ruangsak wrote in a Facebook post in Thai. Ruangsak survived the Thai Airways TG261 crash in December 1998 while seated in 11A. The plane crashed while landing in southern Thailand, killing 101 people of 146 aboard. On June 12, 2025, Air India Flight AI171, a Boeing 787‑8 Dreamliner flying from Ahmedabad to London, crashed shortly after takeoff, killing 241 of 242 people on board and dozens on the ground The sole survivor, British‑Indian Vishwash Kumar Ramesh, was also seated in 11A, surviving with minor injuries as he escaped through a broken emergency exit. He is now recovering in a hospital.
Yahoo
13-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Air India Boeing 787 crash leaves hundreds dead, 1 survivor
[Source] An Air India Boeing 787‑8 Dreamliner, Flight AI171, en route to London Gatwick, crashed into the B.J. Medical College hostel in Ahmedabad shortly after takeoff Thursday at 1:38 p.m. local time, killing more than 240 people, officials said. 30 seconds Flight AI171 departed Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport and climbed to about 600 feet before issuing a Mayday distress call. Around 30 seconds after takeoff, the aircraft crashed into a densely populated area, striking a hostel dining hall on the college campus. CCTV footage showed the plane rising briefly before plummeting and erupting in flames. Sole survivor Trending on NextShark: All 242 people on board — 230 passengers and 12 crew — were presumed dead except for one survivor: British national Vishwash Kumar Ramesh, who was seated in emergency exit row 11A. He reportedly jumped from the aircraft as it broke apart. Passengers included 169 Indians, 53 Britons, seven Portuguese and one Canadian. At least five medical students on the ground were killed when debris struck the dining area during lunch. Dozens of others were injured. Initial fatality estimates of 294 were revised downward after authorities removed duplicate counts. Investigation underway Trending on NextShark: The crash is the first fatal accident involving a Boeing 787 Dreamliner since its commercial debut in 2009. It is also India's deadliest civil aviation disaster since 1996. The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau is leading the probe with support from Boeing, GE Aerospace, the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board and the U.K. Air Accidents Investigation Branch. Investigators will review flight recorders, maintenance logs, pilot records and wreckage. Ahmedabad airport briefly suspended operations but has since resumed limited service. Trending on NextShark: This story is part of The Rebel Yellow Newsletter — a bold weekly newsletter from the creators of NextShark, reclaiming our stories and celebrating Asian American voices. Subscribe free to join the movement. If you love what we're building, consider becoming a paid member — your support helps us grow our team, investigate impactful stories, and uplift our community. Subscribe here now! Trending on NextShark: Download the NextShark App: Want to keep up to date on Asian American News? Download the NextShark App today!
