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Ahmedabad plane crash brings back memories of Charkhi Dadri mishap that killed 349 people 29 years ago
Twenty-nine years on, the tragic 1996 Charkhi Dadri plane crash still haunts India's skies—349 lives lost in a devastating mid-air collision. Ahmedabad plane crash has brought back those memories, say locals read more The Ahmedabad plane crash has brought back memories of the Charkhi Dadri air mishap for the people of this Haryana locality. Eyewitnesses recounted the entire incident, describing how the crash unfolded, Network 18 reported. This happened 29 years ago. On 12 November 1996, a Saudi Arabian aircraft and a Kazakhstan Airlines plane collided over Charkhi Dadri. It was a mid-air collision that claimed 349 lives in an instant. The crash between Saudi Arabian and Kazakh planes became one of the world's major aviation disasters. Even today, recalling that day makes the people of Charkhi Dadri tremble. When locals rushed to the scene, they found bodies scattered everywhere. The horror of the crash still haunts the residents. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD That evening of 12 November 1996 is still vivid in people's minds. About five kilometres from Charkhi Dadri, near the villages of Tikana Kalan and Kheri Sansanwal, a Saudi cargo plane and a Kazakhstan Airlines passenger plane collided. The impact was so severe that a flash lit up the sky and, within moments, the lives of 349 people were engulfed in flames. Locals recall that it was the early winter season and the sky was clear. Around 7 pm, suddenly, fireballs began falling into the fields around them. People ran outside in panic, and villagers were filled with dread. Soon, some villagers came running from the fields in a state of shock. It was a devastating plane crash, which, within hours, brought international shame upon the country. After the crash, the fields became barren and wreckage and bodies were scattered over a ten-kilometre radius. Eyewitness and senior journalist Dayanand Pradhan said that upon seeing fireballs raining from the sky, he rushed to the site and learned that two planes had collided. Bodies were lying everywhere. He was the first to reach the spot and inform the police. He also captured videos and photos of the scene, which still haunt him to this day. Another eyewitness, Mahasingh Thekedar, recounted that he was returning to his village Maudi from Jhajjar by jeep. As he entered Charkhi Dadri, a flash lit up the sky and, with a loud noise, fireballs began to fall. He immediately drove to the scene, where the situation was dire, with bodies hanging from trees. He quickly took four people to the hospital in his jeep and, upon returning, was again shaken by the devastation. The pain of not being able to save any passengers remains. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD The crash was so horrific that most bodies were unidentifiable. Then Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda and then Haryana Chief Minister Bansi Lal also visited the crash site. Hospitals were overwhelmed with bodies, and social organisations provided assistance. Later, the bodies were buried with the help of JCB machines. Even today, people from abroad come to the cemetery to remember their loved ones.
Washington Post
4 days ago
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- Washington Post
A look at previous plane crashes in India
NEW DELHI — India has had several major plane crashes in recent decades. An Air India flight with more than 240 people on board crashed in the city of Ahmedabad on Thursday. Here are some previous aircraft accidents in India: An Air India Express flight to bring back Indians stranded abroad by the COVID-19 pandemic skidded off a runway in heavy rain and cracked in two in southern India. Eighteen people including the two pilots were killed and more than 120 were injured. The Boeing 737-800 was flying from Dubai to Kozhikode in Kerala state. An Air India flight arriving from Dubai overshot the runway in the city of Mangalore and plunged over a cliff, killing 158 people out of the 166 on board. The wreckage of the Boeing 737-800 was strewn across a hillside. An Alliance Air Boeing 737-200 crashed into a residential area about 1 mile (1.5 kilometers) from its destination and burst into flames in Patna, killing more than 50 people on board and five on the ground. A Saudi Arabian airlines Boeing 747 taking off from the airport in Delhi collided in midair with an arriving Kazakhstan Airline flight, killing all 349 people on both planes. It was one of the deadliest crashes in aviation history. An Indian Airlines 737-200 hit a truck beyond the runway while taking off and crashed soon after in the city of Aurangabad, killing 55 of the 118 people on board.
India Today
4 days ago
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- India Today
Ahmedabad Air India crash is one of aviation history's worst disasters
Thursday's crash of an Air India plane bound for London on the outskirts of Ahmedabad within minutes of take-off is one of the biggest aviation tragedies in Indian AI171, with 242 on board, including 169 Indians, 53 British, 1 Canadian, 7 Portuguese, en route London's Gatwick, crashed into a residential area in Meghaninagar, Ahmedabad, at 1:38 PM IST, impacting a doctors' hostel and BJ Medical cause is under investigation by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). Preliminary reports suggest a MAYDAY call was issued, with possible engine failure, bird strike, or mechanical error. The aircraft lost signal at 625 feet altitude. This is reportedly the first fatal Boeing 787 crash globally. Below is a list of some of the most significant aviation tragedies in India, or involving Indian commercial aircraft, with details on dates, casualties, and error is the dominant cause (80% of fatalities from 1947–2020), with tabletop runways (Mangalore, Kozhikode) exacerbating outcomes. Terrorism (Kanishka) and mid-air collisions (Charkhi Dadri) are notable 2011–2020 decade was India's safest, with only the Kozhikode 2020 crash causing fatalities. Improved regulations and technology have reduced accident Ahmedabad tragedy underlines the challenges despite better safety protocols and Dadri Mid-Air Collision (November 12, 1996)advertisementCasualties: 349 fatalities (312 on Saudi Arabian Airlines Flight 763, 37 on Kazakhstan Airlines Flight 1907)It sounded like a thunderbolt from the sky and a ball of fire from hell. The tragedy erupted over Charkhi Dadri in happened?Mid-air collision between Saudi Arabian Airlines Boeing 747-168B (en route from Delhi to Dhahran) and Kazakhstan Airlines Ilyushin Il-76 (en route from Shymkent to Delhi).Cause: The primary cause was the Kazakh crew's failure to maintain their assigned altitude, descending to 14,000 feet instead of 15,000 feet. Contributing factors included poor communication due to language issues with air traffic is the deadliest aviation accident in India and the world's deadliest mid-air India Flight 182 (Kanishka Bombing) (June 23, 1985)Casualties: 329 fatalities (268 Canadians, 27 British, 24 Indians, no survivors)What happened?A Boeing 747-237B en route from Montreal to London (for Delhi/Mumbai) exploded at 31,000 feet over the Atlantic Ocean, 190 km off Ireland's Terrorist bombing by Sikh extremists (Babbar Khalsa) in retaliation for 1984 Operation Bluestar. A bomb in a suitcase, checked in at Vancouver, detonated mid-flight. Only one conviction (manslaughter, 2003).Air India Flight 855 Crash (January 1, 1978)Casualties: 213 fatalities (all on board)advertisementWhat happened?The Boeing 747-237B, operating from Mumbai to Dubai, crashed into the Arabian Sea shortly after The primary cause was the pilot's inability to gauge the height due to a malfunctioning attitude indicator in the cockpit, leading to a loss of control. The captain relied on the faulty instrument, not aware the coordinates were India Express Flight 812 Crash (May 22, 2010)Casualties: 158 fatalities (out of 166 on board), 8 survivorsWhat happened?The Boeing 737-800, operating from Dubai to Mangalore, overshot the runway at Mangalore's tabletop airport during landing and fell into a gorge, catching The direct cause was the captain's failure to abort the landing even when he was warned the plane was not stable while descending. Despite three warnings from the first officer and multiple alerts from the ground warning system, the plane continued towards the runway. The tabletop runway's design exacerbated the accident, complicating rescue Airlines Flight 605 Crash (February 14, 1990)Casualties: 92 fatalities (out of 146)What happened?An Airbus A320-231, operating from Mumbai to Bangalore, crashed during landing at Bangalore's HAL Pilot error, descending too low due to unfamiliarity with new fly-by-wire technology. The plane struck a golf course short of the Airlines Flight 113 Crash (October 19, 1988)Casualties: 66 fatalities (out of 135)What happened?A Boeing 737-200, operating from Mumbai to Ahmedabad, crashed on approach in poor Pilot error, failure to execute a missed approach in adverse weather, led to controlled flight into terrain (CFIT).Indian Airlines Flight 440 Crash (May 31, 1973)Casualties: 65 fatalities (all on board)What happened?The Boeing 737-200, operating a domestic flight from Madras (Chennai) to Delhi, crashed during a landing attempt in Delhi under poor visibility The primary cause was attributed to pilot error in adverse Air Flight 7412 Crash (July 17, 2000)Casualties: 60 fatalities (51 on board, 5 on the ground)What happened?The Boeing 737-2A8, operating a domestic flight from Kolkata to Patna, crashed into government housing while approaching Patna The primary cause was pilot error, and loss of control during a low-altitude Airlines Flight 257 Crash (August 16, 1991)Casualties: 59 fatalities (all on board)What happened?A Boeing 737-200, operating from Kolkata to Imphal, crashed into hills during descent near Imphal, Navigational error in mountainous terrain and poor weather, causing controlled flight into India Flight 403 Crash (June 21, 1982)Casualties: 58 fatalities (17 on board, 41 on ground)What happened?A Boeing 707-437, operating from Kuala Lumpur to Mumbai, crashed during landing at Mumbai's Santa Cruz Airport in heavy Pilot error in managing landing in poor weather, skidding off the runway and striking buildings/ Airlines Flight 171 Crash (October 12, 1976)Casualties: 54 fatalities (all on board)What happened?A Sud Aviation Caravelle, operating from Mumbai to Madras (Chennai), crashed shortly after takeoff from Engine failure, with crew failing to maintain India Flight 245 Crash (November 3, 1950)Casualties: 48 fatalities (all on board)What happened?A Lockheed L-749 Constellation, operating from Mumbai to London, crashed into Mont Blanc, France, during a Navigational error and severe weather led to a mountain India Flight 101 Crash (January 24, 1966)Casualties: 46 fatalities (all on board)What happened?A Boeing 707-437, operating from Mumbai to New York via Geneva, crashed into Mont Blanc, Pilot error, possibly miscommunication or navigational issues in poor India Express Flight 1344 Crash (August 7, 2020)Casualties: 21 fatalities (out of 190 on board)advertisementWhat happened?The Boeing 737-800, repatriating passengers from Dubai to Kozhikode (Calicut) during the COVID-19 pandemic, overshot the runway at Kozhikode's tabletop airport during heavy rain and broke into The primary cause was the pilot's failure to follow proper landing procedures in adverse weather, compounded by the runway's challenging terrain, which hindered rescue deadly aviation accidents in history, excluding deliberate the September 11, 2001 attacks (2,996 total fatalities, including ground deaths):Tenerife Airport Disaster (March 27, 1977)Casualties: 583 fatalities (335 on Pan Am Flight 1736, 248 on KLM Flight 4805), Los Rodeos Airport (now Tenerife North Airport) in the Canary Islands, happened?Runway collision between two Boeing 747s: Pan Am Flight 1736 (en route from Los Angeles to Gran Canaria) and KLM Flight 4805 (en route from Amsterdam to Gran Canaria). Both were diverted to Tenerife due to a bomb explosion at Gran Canaria The primary cause was the KLM pilot's premature takeoff without clearance, misinterpreting air traffic control instructions in dense fog. Contributing factors included radio interference, non-standardized phraseology, and poor visibility. This is the deadliest aviation accident in Airlines Flight 123 Crash (August 12, 1985)Casualties: 520 fatalities (out of 524 on board), 4 survivorsWhat happened?The Boeing 747SR-46, operating a domestic flight from Tokyo to Osaka, crashed into Mount Takamagahara in Gunma Prefecture, Japan, 12 minutes after The primary cause was an improperly repaired component. This is the deadliest single-aircraft accident in Airlines Flight 981 Crash (March 3, 1974)Casualties: 346 fatalities (all on board)What happened?The McDonnell Douglas DC-10, operating from Istanbul to London via Paris, crashed into Ermenonville Forest, France, shortly after takeoff from Paris-Orly The primary cause was a design flaw in the cargo door latch, which blew open mid-flight, causing explosive decompression and severing critical control Watch
New Indian Express
4 days ago
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Air India crash in Ahmedabad could be the worst involving a single aircraft in India
The crash of Air India Flight 171 in Ahmedabad on Thursday could be the worst ever accident involving a single aircraft in India. There were 242 people on board the flight, while more casualties are likely on the ground as the plane crashed into a hostel for medical students. The only plane accident in India with more casualties was the mid-air collision of two aircraft over Charkhi Dadri in Haryana, around 100 km from Delhi, in 1996 in which 349 people died. That crash involved the collision of a Saudia flight from Delhi to Dhahran in Saudi Arabia and a Kazakhstan Airlines flight from Chimkent in Kazakhstan to Delhi.
Business Upturn
4 days ago
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Top 5 worst plane crashes in India
By Aman Shukla Published on June 12, 2025, 15:08 IST India's aviation history, while marked by significant advancements, has witnessed several devastating plane crashes that have left lasting impacts. From mid-air collisions to takeoff mishaps, these incidents have shaped aviation safety protocols. This article explores the top five worst plane crashes in India, including the recent Air India crash in Ahmedabad on June 12, 2025, based on available information and historical data. 1. Charkhi Dadri Mid-Air Collision (1996) – 349 Fatalities The deadliest aviation disaster in India's history occurred on November 12, 1996, over Charkhi Dadri, Haryana. A Saudi Arabian Airlines Boeing 747-168B, en route from Delhi to Dhahran, collided mid-air with a Kazakhstan Airlines Ilyushin Il-76TD approaching Delhi. The crash resulted in the loss of all 349 passengers and crew aboard both aircraft, making it the world's deadliest mid-air collision. The investigation pinpointed pilot error by the Kazakh crew, who descended to 14,000 feet instead of maintaining the assigned 15,000 feet, coupled with poor English proficiency and miscommunication with air traffic control. This tragedy led to the adoption of advanced collision avoidance systems like ACAS and SSR across the aviation industry. 2. Air India Flight 182 (1985) – 329 Fatalities On June 23, 1985, Air India Flight 182, a Boeing 747 operating on the Montreal–London–Delhi–Mumbai route, was destroyed mid-air by a bomb off the coast of Ireland. All 329 passengers and crew perished, including 24 Indians and 268 Canadian citizens, mostly of Indian descent. The bombing, orchestrated by Canadian Khalistani terrorists, remains the deadliest aircraft bombing until the September 11 attacks. Only 131 bodies were recovered from the sea. The incident exposed vulnerabilities in baggage screening and led to stricter global aviation security measures. 3. Air India Flight 855 (1978) – 213 Fatalities On January 1, 1978, Air India Flight 855, a Boeing 747, crashed into the Arabian Sea shortly after takeoff from Mumbai's Sahar International Airport. All 213 passengers and crew were killed. The crash was attributed to pilot error, compounded by instrument failure, as the captain became disoriented after a malfunctioning attitude indicator. This disaster highlighted the need for improved pilot training and redundant instrumentation, prompting significant safety upgrades in Indian aviation. 4. Air India Express Flight 812 (2010) – 158 Fatalities On May 22, 2010, Air India Express Flight 812, a Boeing 737-800, overshot the runway at Mangalore's Bajpe Airport after arriving from Dubai. The aircraft plunged into a gorge, killing 158 of the 166 people on board. The investigation identified pilot error, specifically the captain's failure to execute a go-around despite an unstable approach, as the primary cause. Fatigue and inadequate training were contributing factors. This crash, one of the deadliest in the 2000s in India, led to enhanced runway safety measures and stricter pilot rest regulations. 5. Air India Flight 171, Ahmedabad (2025) – Fatalities Unknown On June 12, 2025, Air India Flight AI 171, a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner carrying 242 passengers and crew, crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad's Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, en route to London Gatwick. The incident occurred at 1:38 PM IST, with the aircraft crashing into the Meghaninagar residential area, causing thick smoke and triggering immediate rescue operations. Initial reports suggest the pilots issued a MAYDAY call, but no further communication was received. The cause remains under investigation, with no confirmed casualty figures at this time. This marks the first fatal crash involving a Boeing 787-8 and the first major passenger plane crash in India since 2020. Emergency teams, including fire services and NDRF, are actively responding, and authorities have prioritized medical aid and relief efforts. Aman Shukla is a post-graduate in mass communication . A media enthusiast who has a strong hold on communication ,content writing and copy writing. Aman is currently working as journalist at
