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Hindustan Times
4 hours ago
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- Hindustan Times
In six of India's deadliest air disasters, investigators pinpointed human error
New Delhi: India has witnessed several major air disasters over the years, many of which have resulted in significant loss of life and triggered important safety reviews. Most investigations into these accidents have pointed to a combination of human error, non-compliance with procedures, and in some cases, systemic failings in aviation oversight. On August 7, 2020, Air India Express Flight 1344 from Dubai to Kozhikode skidded off the runway and plunged into a valley while attempting to land in heavy rain. The Boeing 737-800 aircraft was carrying over 180 passengers and crew, of whom 21 lost their lives. According to the final report by the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB), the crash occurred due to non-adherence to standard operating procedures by the pilots, particularly a delayed decision to initiate a go-around. The report also pointed to underlying systemic failures as a contributing factor. Another major tragedy occurred on May 22, 2010, when Air India Express Flight 812 overshot the runway while landing at Mangalore. The aircraft broke apart after falling into a gorge, killing 158 people. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) concluded that the captain ignored repeated warnings from the first officer to initiate a go-around and continued with an unstabilised approach. On July 17, 2000, Alliance Air Flight 7412 crashed during landing in Patna. The Boeing 737-200 aircraft stalled on approach and crashed into a residential area, killing over 60 people. Investigators found that the pilots lost control of the aircraft due to a failure to recover from an impending stall and poor execution of go-around procedures. Indian Airlines Flight 605 crashed on February 14, 1990, during its approach to Bangalore. The Airbus A320 hit a golf course short of the runway, killing 92 people. The DGCA attributed the crash to pilot error, including an incorrect descent path and a failure to recognize and correct the situation in time. On April 26, 1993, Indian Airlines Flight 491 crashed shortly after takeoff from Aurangabad. The Boeing 737-200 collided with a truck and power lines, resulting in 55 fatalities. The investigation found that the captain misjudged the takeoff and that inadequate airport security and infrastructure played a role in the crash. India's worst aviation disaster, however, remains the Charkhi Dadri mid-air collision on November 12, 1996, in which 349 people were killed. A Saudi Arabian Boeing 747 and a Kazakhstan Airlines Ilyushin Il-76 collided mid-air near Charkhi Dadri in Haryana. Investigators determined that the Kazakh crew failed to maintain the correct altitude and that poor English communication contributed to the accident. This incident led to sweeping changes in Indian airspace, including the mandatory use of airborne collision avoidance systems (ACAS).
Gulf Today
a day ago
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- Gulf Today
List of 10 major civil aircraft crashes in India
The Air India plane crash at Ahmedabad on Thursday has turned the focus on civil aviation safety in the country, with the last major tragedy being recorded in 2020 in Calicut, which claimed 21 lives. While the 1996 Charkhi Dadri mid-air Collision on November 12, 1996, which killed 349 people, remains the worst air tragedy in the country, some of the major civilian air crashes over the past decades include: August 7, 2020, Calicut (Kozhikode) Air Crash: Air India Express Flight 1344 from Dubai crashed while landing at Calicut International Airport, killing 21 people. The aircraft skidded off a wet runway and broke into two. May 22, 2010, Mangalore Air Crash: Air India Express Flight 812 overshot the runway at Mangalore, resulting in 158 deaths. The aircraft broke apart after falling into a gorge. July 17, 2000, Patna Air Crash : A Boeing 737 on Alliance Air Flight 7412 crashed during landing at Patna, killing over 60 people. Loss of control due to pilot error was the cause. November 12, 1996, Charkhi Dadri Mid-Air Collision: Saudi Arabian Airlines Boeing 747 and Kazakhstan Airlines Ilyushin Il-76 collided near Delhi, killing all 349 people on both aircraft. The cause was pilot error and miscommunication with air traffic control. April 26, 1993, Aurangabad Air Crash: Indian Airlines Flight 491, a Boeing 737, crashed after takeoff from Aurangabad, hitting a truck and power lines, killing 55 people. August 16, 1991, Imphal Air Crash: Indian Airlines Flight 257 crashed near Imphal, killing all 69 on board. February 14, 1990, Bangalore Air Crash: Indian Airlines Flight 605, an Airbus A320, crashed on approach to Bangalore, killing 92 people. October 19, 1988, Ahmedabad Air Crash: Indian Airlines Flight 113 crashed in Ahmedabad, killing 133. June 21, 1982, Bombay Air Crash: Air India Flight 403 crashed at Bombay airport, killing 17. January 1, 1978, Bombay Air Crash: Boeing 747 on Air India Flight 855 crashed into the Arabian Sea after takeoff from Mumbai, killing all 213 on board.
Hans India
a day ago
- General
- Hans India
10 major crashes in India
August 7, 2020, Calicut (Kozhikode) Air Crash: Air India Express Flight 1344 from Dubai crashed while landing at Calicut International Airport, killing 21 people. The aircraft skidded off a wet runway and broke into two. May 22, 2010, Mangalore Air Crash: Air India Express Flight 812 overshot the runway at Mangalore, resulting in 158 deaths. The aircraft broke apart after falling into a gorge. July 17, 2000, Patna Air Crash: A Boeing 737 on Alliance Air Flight 7412 crashed during landing at Patna, killing over 60 people. Loss of control due to pilot error was the cause. November 12, 1996, Charkhi Dadri Mid-Air Collision: Saudi Arabian Airlines Boeing 747 and Kazakhstan Airlines Ilyushin Il-76 collided near Delhi, killing all 349 people on both aircraft. The cause was pilot error and miscommunication with air traffic control. April 26, 1993, Aurangabad Air Crash: Indian Airlines Flight 491, a Boeing 737, crashed after takeoff from Aurangabad, hitting a truck and power lines, killing 55 people. August 16, 1991, Imphal Air Crash: Indian Airlines Flight 257 crashed near Imphal, killing all 69 on board. February 14, 1990, Bangalore Air Crash: Indian Airlines Flight 605, an Airbus A320, crashed on approach to Bangalore, killing 92 people. October 19, 1988, Ahmedabad Air Crash: Indian Airlines Flight 113 crashed in Ahmedabad, killing 133. June 21, 1982, Bombay Air Crash: Air India Flight 403 crashed at Bombay airport, killing 17. January 1, 1978, Bombay Air Crash: Boeing 747 on Air India Flight 855 crashed into the Arabian Sea after takeoff from Mumbai, killing all 213 on board.
NDTV
2 days ago
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- NDTV
Ahmedabad Plane Crash: 11 Biggest Aviation Tragedies In India's History
An Air India flight crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad's Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport on Thursday. The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner was headed to London Gatwick with 242 people on board. Moments after lift-off, the pilot issued a " Mayday" call before the aircraft plummeted into a residential area, triggering a massive explosion and fire. Officials say the plane reached only about 850 feet before losing contact. Emergency teams rushed to the site, where flames and thick black smoke were seen billowing from the crash zone. Rescue operations are underway. India has witnessed several tragic aviation disasters over the decades. Kozhikode Crash - August 7, 2020 Air India Express Flight 1344 was bringing passengers home from Dubai during the COVID-19 pandemic as part of the Vande Bharat Mission. While landing at Calicut International Airport amid heavy rain, the plane skidded off the runway and fell into a 35-foot gorge. The aircraft broke into two. At least 21 people, including both pilots, died in the crash. Over 100 passengers were injured. The airport had a 'tabletop' runway, which is considered risky in poor weather. The crash led to a review of similar structured-airports in India. Mangaluru Crash - May 22, 2010 Air India Express Flight 812 was flying from Dubai to Mangaluru. Upon landing, the plane overshot the runway and fell into a deep gorge, breaking apart and catching fire. Out of 166 people onboard, 158 died. Only eight survived. Investigators found that the captain continued the landing despite being in an unstable approach, which should have led to a go-around. Patna Crash - July 17, 2000 Alliance Air Flight 7412 was flying from Kolkata to Delhi with a stop in Patna. While trying to land at the Patna airport, the plane lost control and crashed into a crowded residential area, hitting houses and power lines. More than 60 people died in this crash. The cause was mainly pilot error and poor handling of the aircraft during descent. Charkhi Dadri Mid-Air Collision - November 12, 1996 This remains the worst aviation disaster in India's history. A Saudi Arabian Airlines Boeing 747 and a Kazakhstan Airlines Ilyushin Il-76 collided in mid-air near Delhi. The crash happened due to miscommunication and wrong altitude instructions. All 349 people on both aircraft were killed. The accident led to India making Traffic Collision Avoidance Systems (TCAS) mandatory on all commercial flights. Aurangabad Crash - April 26, 1993 Indian Airlines Flight 491 took off from Aurangabad but hit a truck crossing the runway. The plane then struck power lines and crashed shortly after going airborne. At least 55 people died in this crash. The tragedy was caused by poor coordination at the airport and failure to lift off at the right time. Imphal Crash - August 16, 1991 Indian Airlines Flight 257 was flying from Kolkata to Imphal. The aircraft crashed into a hill while approaching the airport in poor weather. All 69 passengers and crew died. The crash was caused by navigational mistakes and the lack of proper landing equipment in the area. Bengaluru Crash - February 14, 1990 Indian Airlines Flight 605 was flying from Mumbai to Bengaluru. During landing, the plane touched down too early, hit the ground before the runway, and broke apart. At least 92 people were killed. Investigators said the pilots were not familiar with some of the advanced systems on the Airbus A320, which also contributed to the crash. Ahmedabad Crash - October 19, 1988 Indian Airlines Flight 113 was approaching Ahmedabad Airport in foggy conditions. The plane hit trees and the ground before reaching the runway. Out of 135 people on board, 133 died. The crash was blamed on pilot error and failure to follow the correct landing procedures. Bombay Crash - June 21, 1982 Air India Flight 403 was flying in from Kuala Lumpur and attempting to land in Mumbai during poor weather. The aircraft overshot the runway, skidded off, and caught fire. At least 17 people died in the crash. Rain and poor runway conditions played a role in the accident. Arabian Sea Crash - January 1, 1978 Air India Flight 855 took off from Mumbai for Dubai on New Year's Day. Minutes after takeoff, the plane crashed into the Arabian Sea. All 213 people on board died. The crash happened because of faulty flight instruments and confusion in the cockpit. Delhi Crash - May 31, 1973 Indian Airlines Flight 440 was flying from Chennai to Delhi. While approaching Palam Airport in stormy weather, the plane hit high-voltage power lines. It burst into flames before it could reach the runway. At least 48 of the 65 people on board were killed. The crash was linked to bad weather and a lack of modern landing equipment.
Mint
2 days ago
- General
- Mint
Air India plane crash: Revisiting India's most devastating, deadly air disasters that shook the nation
Air India Plane Crash: On Thursday, June 12, an Air India Flight AI171, a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner carrying 242 passengers and crew, crashed moments after takeoff from Ahmedabad's Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport. The flight, bound for London Gatwick, lost altitude at about 825 feet and struck a nearby doctors' hostel, resulting in a massive fire and significant casualties. This tragic accident marks one of the deadliest aviation disasters in India's recent history India has witnessed several major and tragic airplane crashes over the years, with some of the deadliest incidents shaping the country's aviation safety landscape. Notable recent and historical crashes include: Air India Flight AI171 (2025, Ahmedabad) A Boeing 787-8 carrying 242 passengers and crew crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad airport en route to London. Rescue operations are ongoing. Air India Express Flight IX-1344 (2020, Kozhikode) The Air India Express aircraft overshot the tabletop runway during landing in heavy rain, resulting in 21 deaths, including both pilots. Air India Express Flight 812 (2010, Mangalore) The Boeing 737-800 overshot the runway on a tabletop strip and plunged into a gorge, killing 158 of 166 onboard. Pilot fatigue and challenging terrain were contributing factors. Charkhi Dadri Mid-Air Collision (1996) The deadliest aviation disaster in India and the world's deadliest mid-air collision, involving a Saudi Arabian Airlines Boeing 747 and a Kazakhstan Airlines Ilyushin Il-76, killing all 349 onboard both planes. The crash was caused by miscommunication and air traffic control errors. Air India Flight 855 (1978, Arabian Sea) A Boeing 747 crashed shortly after takeoff from Mumbai due to instrument failure and pilot disorientation, killing all 213 onboard. Indian Airlines Flight 605 (1990, Bangalore) An Airbus A320 crashed on approach due to pilot error, causing 92 fatalities out of 146 passengers. These incidents, among about 80 aerial accidents recorded in India since the 1990s with over 1,000 fatalities. Chief Ministers Who Died in Plane Crash Balwantrai Mehta (1965) Gujarat's second Chief Minister was killed when his Beechcraft aircraft was shot down by the Pakistani Air Force during the Indo-Pak war near the Rann of Kutch. YS Rajasekhara Reddy (2009) The then Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh died in a Bell 430 helicopter crash in the Nallamala forest due to bad weather conditions.
