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Mint
2 days ago
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- 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.
Time of India
2 days ago
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- Time of India
India's deadliest plane crashes: A timeline of tragedy in the skies
India's deadliest plane crashes Ahmedabad Plane Crash : On June 12, tragedy hit the Gujarat skies when Air India Flight AI 171, which was flying from Ahmedabad to London, crashed just after takeoff from Meghaninagar, a crowded area. The plane had 230 passengers, 2 pilots, and 10 cabin crew members, and soon after taking off from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, it crashed into a residential complex. The whole place erupted in heavy black smoke that could be seen as far as Vastrapur, sending thousands into panic and pandemonium. Emergency response teams were deployed within minutes, firefighters, police units, and paramedics flooded the site as images of the twisted fuselage and blazing wreckage began circulating online. This tragic incident, the first major air crash in India since 2020, has once again turned the spotlight on India's aviation safety standards, emergency preparedness, and the historical pattern of catastrophic air disasters that have marked the country's aviation timeline over the past several decades. List of India's major plane crashes over the years The latest tragedy is not the only one. India has a checkered history of deadly air crashes, a lot of which prompted reforms in aviation rule and plane operation. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Sanitize & Smooth Clothes Fast with Philips Steamer Philips Garment Steamers Shop Now Undo Here's a vivid description of the worst commercial air tragedies in Indian history, reminders of the risks that come with flying. 2020: Air India Express Flight IX-1344 - Kozhikode Date: August 7, 2020 Location: Kozhikode, Kerala Fatalities: 21 Flying as part of the Vande Bharat Mission, this Dubai repatriation flight overshot Kozhikode's tabletop runway during low visibility and heavy rains. The Boeing 737 plane slipped into a 30-foot gorge and split in two. Both pilots were killed instantaneously. Over 100 passengers were injured, some seriously. The crash put serious questions regarding the safety of tabletop runways and raised questions internationally. 2010: Air India Express Flight IX-812 - Mangalore Date: May 22, 2010 Location: Mangalore, Karnataka Fatalities: 158 Another Dubai-bound flight ended in tragedy at Mangalore's tabletop runway, when the plane overshot the runway and fell into a ravine, erupting into flames. A mere 8 people survived, most of whom were sitting in the front rows. Pilot fatigue and bad judgment were cited as reasons by investigators. 1998: Alliance Air Flight 7412 - Patna Date: 17 July 1998 Location: Patna, Bihar Fatalities: 60 (5 on ground) The plane crashed while going for a go-around and crashed into a populated residential area close to the airport. Inadequate coordination among the flight crew and poor training were the reasons behind this crash. It is one of the deadliest air crashes in the history of Bihar. 1996: Charkhi Dadri Mid-air collision Date: 12 Nov 1996 Location: Haryana Fatalities: 349 Involving a Saudi Arabian Airlines Boeing 747 and a Kazakhstan Airlines Ilyushin Il-76, this tragedy is listed as the world's most fatal mid-air collision. It resulted from miscommunication and disobedience of altitude commands. The tragedy prompted a full revamp of air traffic control procedures in India, including the mandatory fitting of Traffic Collision Avoidance Systems (TCAS). 1993: Indian Airlines Flight 491 - Aurangabad Date: April 26, 1993 Location: Aurangabad, Maharashtra Fatalities: 55 Upon takeoff, the plane crashed into a truck that had strayed onto the runway by mistake, causing a blazing crash. The unusual and virtually avoidable accident revealed wide-open holes in airport security and vehicle control procedures. 1990: Indian Airlines Flight 605 - Bangalore Date: 14 February 1990 Location: Bangalore (now Bengaluru), Karnataka Fatalities: 92 Airbus A320 descended prematurely and crashed short of the runway at HAL Airport, killing 92 individuals. The incident led India's civil aviation authorities to review landing procedures and simulator training for new-generation aircraft. 1988: Indian Airlines Flight 113 - Ahmedabad Date: October 19, 1988 Location: Ahmedabad, Gujarat Fatalities: 133 During the effort to land in adverse visibility conditions, the plane crashed short of the runway. The crash and explosion claimed only two survivors. This accident now shares a shivering resemblance with the 2025 crash, both taking place close to the same airport, renewed suspicion over local weather equipment, pilot navigation, and approach aids. 1978: Air India Flight 855 - Mumbai Date: January 1, 1978 Location: Arabian Sea, off Mumbai Fatalities: 213 Immediately after takeoff, the Boeing 747 experienced instrument failure, which caused spatial disorientation and a fatal dive into the sea. This is one of the first instances where human factors, including situational awareness loss, resulted in a calamitous event. Ahmedabad Plane Crash: What we know so far Flight: Air India AI 171 Aircraft Type: Boeing 787 Dreamliner Route: Ahmedabad to London (Gatwick) Crash Site: Meghaninagar, close to Ahmedabad Airport Onboard: 230 passengers, 2 pilots, and 10 crew members Casualties: Initial reports suggest dozens feared dead, many seriously injured It has been confirmed by authorities that a full-scale investigation has been launched, with the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) as the lead, assisted by Air India and the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB). The aircraft is said to have lost altitude minutes into the flight, and suspicion has fallen on either mechanical malfunction, bird hit, or human error.
News18
2 days ago
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- News18
Ahmedabad Plane Crash: List Of Fatal Passenger Aircraft Accidents In India Over The Years
Last Updated: The Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad is the first fatal passenger plane crash in India in the past five years, coming after the 2020 incident in Kozhikode. Ahmedabad Plane Crash: An Air India flight AI 171, flying from Ahmedabad to London, crashed near Ahmedabad Airport on Thursday. The passenger plane with 232 passengers on board crashed shortly after takeoff near Meghaninagar, triggering panic in the area. Thick smoke from the crash site was visible as far as Vastrapur. Emergency response teams, including the fire brigade, were immediately rushed to the spot. This is the first major plane crash in India over the past five years. The last plane crash happened in Kozhikode in 2020. Here's a list of major plane crashes in India over the years: 2020: Air India Express Flight IX-1344 – Kozhikode The crash of Air India Express Flight IX-1344 on August 7, 2020, remains one of the most tragic aviation disasters in recent Indian history. Operating under the Vande Bharat Mission to repatriate Indians stranded abroad due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Boeing 737-800 aircraft was flying from Dubai to Kozhikode (Calicut). Upon attempting to land at Kozhikode's tabletop runway during heavy rainfall and low visibility, the plane overshot the runway, fell into a 30-foot gorge, and broke into two. The crash claimed 21 lives, including both pilots, and left more than 100 injured, some critically. 2010: Air India Express Flight IX-812 – Mangalore Air India Express Flight IX-812 crashed on May 22, 2010, at Mangalore International Airport, marking one of the deadliest aviation disasters in India. The flight, a Boeing 737-800, was operating from Dubai to Mangalore with 166 people onboard, including many Indian expatriates returning home. Upon landing at the tabletop runway—a runway located on a plateau with steep drops on either side—the aircraft overshot the runway, failed to stop in time, and plunged into a deep gorge, bursting into flames. The crash resulted in 158 fatalities, with only 8 survivors, most of whom were seated in the front section of the aircraft. 1998: Alliance Air Flight 7412 Alliance Air Flight 7412 tragically crashed on July 17, 1998, near Patna Airport in Bihar. The aircraft, a Boeing 737-2A8, was attempting a go-around maneuver during landing when it lost control and crashed into a densely populated residential area close to the airport. The disaster claimed the lives of 60 people—55 passengers and crew onboard and 5 individuals on the ground. 1993: Indian Airlines Flight 491 – Aurangabad Indian Airlines Flight 491 met with a tragic accident on April 26, 1993, shortly after taking off from Aurangabad Airport in Maharashtra. The aircraft, a Boeing 737-2A8, collided with a truck that had inadvertently entered the runway during the plane's takeoff roll. The collision caused the aircraft to lose control, crash, and catch fire. Out of the 118 passengers and crew onboard, 55 lost their lives in the crash. 1990: Indian Airlines Flight 605 – Bangalore Indian Airlines Flight 605 crashed on February 14, 1990, while attempting to land at Bangalore's HAL Airport in Karnataka. The aircraft, an Airbus A320, descended prematurely and touched down short of the runway, leading to a severe crash. Of the 146 passengers and crew onboard, 92 lost their lives in this tragic accident. First Published: June 12, 2025, 14:35 IST
