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Time of India
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Priyanka Chopra Jonas sends prayers to families affected by Ahmedabad plane crash
Actor Priyanka Chopra Jonas joined her industry colleagues in mourning the loss of lives in the plane crash near Ahmedabad. A London-bound Air India plane carrying 242 passengers and crew crashed into residential quarters of BJ Medical College doctors in Ahmedabad's Meghaninagar area minutes after taking off from the airport on Thursday afternoon. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Air India has confirmed the death of 241 people in the plane crash. One passenger miraculously survived the incident, which also claimed the lives of medical college residents as the plane crashed into the building. Prominent celebrities, including Shah Rukh Khan, , Alia Bhatt, and Karan Johar, expressed sorrow over the incident on Thursday. In a post on her Instagram Stories, Priyanka wrote, "So so sad. Praying for everyone affected, and the families facing unimaginable loss in the Air India tragedy." Bollywood star Salman Khan, who cancelled an event for the Indian Supercross Racing League in the wake of the tragedy, has also condoled the deaths. "Deeply saddened to hear about the Ahmedabad plane crash... heartfelt prayers for the families of the passengers, crew and all those affected," he wrote on Instagram. Actor-filmmaker Farhan Akhtar said he was heartbroken to learn about the airline incident. "Deepest condolences to all who have lost a family member or a friend. Hope and pray that you find the strength to cope with this unimaginable loss. Thoughts are with you at this incredibly difficult time," he said. The ill-fated flight was under the command of Capt Sumeet Sabharwal along with First Officer Clive Kundar. While Sabharwal has 8,200 hours of flying experience, Kundar 1,100 hours, the DGCA said in a statement. Actor Vikrant Massey also mourned the loss of lives and said Kundar was the son of a family friend. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now "My heart breaks for the families & loved ones of the ones who lost their lives in the unimaginably tragic air crash in Ahmedabad today. "It pains even more to know that my uncle, Clifford Kunder lost his son, Clive Kunder who was the 1st officer operating on that fateful flight. May God give strength to you and your family uncle and to all deeply affected," he wrote on Instagram.
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a day ago
- Entertainment
- First Post
Priyanka Chopra Jonas expresses grief over the Air India Dreamliner tragedy: 'Praying for everyone affected, and the families facing...'
Air India has confirmed the death of 241 people in the plane crash. One passenger miraculously survived the incident, which also claimed the lives of medical college residents as the plane crashed into the building. read more Actor Priyanka Chopra Jonas joined her industry colleagues in mourning the loss of lives in the Air India plane crash near Ahmedabad. A London-bound Air India plane carrying 242 passengers and crew crashed into residential quarters of BJ Medical College doctors in Ahmedabad's Meghaninagar area minutes after taking off from the airport on Thursday afternoon. Air India has confirmed the death of 241 people in the plane crash. One passenger miraculously survived the incident, which also claimed the lives of medical college residents as the plane crashed into the building. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Prominent celebrities, including Shah Rukh Khan, Akshay Kumar, Alia Bhatt, Allu Arjun and Karan Johar, expressed sorrow over the incident on Thursday. In a post on her Instagram Stories, Priyanka wrote, 'So so sad. Praying for everyone affected, and the families facing unimaginable loss in the Air India tragedy.' Bollywood star Salman Khan, who cancelled an event for the Indian Supercross Racing League in the wake of the tragedy, has also condoled the deaths. 'Deeply saddened to hear about the Ahmedabad plane crash… heartfelt prayers for the families of the passengers, crew and all those affected,' he wrote on Instagram. Actor-filmmaker Farhan Akhtar said he was heartbroken to learn about the airline incident. 'Deepest condolences to all who have lost a family member or a friend. Hope and pray that you find the strength to cope with this unimaginable loss. Thoughts are with you at this incredibly difficult time,' he said. The ill-fated flight was under the command of Capt Sumeet Sabharwal along with First Officer Clive Kundar. While Sabharwal has 8,200 hours of flying experience, Kundar 1,100 hours, the DGCA said in a statement. Actor Vikrant Massey also mourned the loss of lives and said Kundar was the son of a family friend. 'My heart breaks for the families & loved ones of the ones who lost their lives in the unimaginably tragic air crash in Ahmedabad today. 'It pains even more to know that my uncle, Clifford Kunder lost his son, Clive Kunder who was the 1st officer operating on that fateful flight. May God give strength to you and your family uncle and to all deeply affected,' he wrote on Instagram. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD
News18
2 days ago
- General
- News18
Capt Sumeet Sabharwal, First Officer Clive Kundar: The Pilots Of Crashed Air India Flight
Last Updated: Captain Sabharwal had logged over 8,200 hours of flying experience, while First Officer Kundar, had around 1,100 hours of flying experience The Air India flight that tragically crashed shortly after take-off from Ahmedabad on Thursday was under the command of Captain Sumeet Sabharwal, with First Officer Clive Kundar as co-pilot. The Boeing 787 Dreamliner was en route to London when it crashed just minutes after take-off. Over 200 people are feared dead. On board were 232 passengers and 10 crew members. Among the passengers were 169 Indian nationals, 53 British citizens, seven Portuguese nationals, and one Canadian. Pilots Of Crashed Air India Flight According to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), Captain Sumeet Sabharwal held the position of Line Training Captain (LTC) and had logged over 8,200 hours of flying experience. He was a senior and highly trained pilot, trusted with mentoring other flight crew members. Meanwhile, his co-pilot, First Officer Clive Kundar, had around 1,100 hours of flying experience and was relatively new to commercial aviation but fully certified to operate the Boeing 787 Dreamliner. As per initial reports, the aircraft lost altitude shortly after departure and crashed just outside the airport perimeter, in the Meghaninagar area of Ahmedabad. A massive fire broke out at the crash site, with thick black smoke seen rising from the debris. Further details about Captain Sabharwal and First Officer Kundar are yet to be released, and the exact cause of the crash remains under investigation. The DGCA has stated that the aircraft departed from Runway 23 at 13:39 IST (08:09 UTC). Within moments of take-off, the crew issued a Mayday call to Air Traffic Control (ATC), signalling a life-threatening emergency. However, there was no further response from the aircraft despite repeated attempts by ATC to establish contact. 'The crew of Air India flight AI171 gave a MAYDAY call to the Air Traffic Control (ATC) immediately after take-off, but gave no response after that to calls made by the ATC to the aircraft," it stated. A Mayday call is an internationally recognised distress signal used by pilots and crew to report a life-threatening emergency. The word 'Mayday" is repeated three times—'Mayday, Mayday, Mayday"—to ensure clarity in communication. It is different from a 'Pan-Pan" call, which signals a non-life-threatening situation. First Published: June 12, 2025, 18:17 IST
