17-07-2025
Indian Aviation Mayday On June 12: A Monumental Air Disaster
June 12 was a surreal day of monumental tragedy for Bharat, the third biggest aviation market in the world. It began with the 'Mayday Call' around 1339 hours from the cockpit of AI India flight 171 enroute from Ahmedabad Airport to the London Gatwick Airport, that within seconds turned into the first ever 'Hull Event' pertaining to a Boeing 787 Dreamliner. Within seconds, India witnessed unfolding of a surreal monumental tragedy – the worst accident involving an Indian Aircraft in India as well as the worst disaster on the ground unleashed by the lunchtime horror.
