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India Gazette
41 minutes ago
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- India Gazette
"According to ATC, when it tried to contact the plane back, there was no response": Secretary of Civil Aviation Samir Kumar Sinha
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], June 14 (ANI): Days after the tragic crash of the Air India flight 171, Secretary of Ministry of Civil Aviation, Samir Kumar Sinha on Saturday giving details stated that after Air Traffic Control (ATC) had tried contacting the plane, it had not received any response, minutes after which the plane crashed in Medhaninagar. 'At 1:39 pm, the pilot informed Ahmedabad ATC that it was a May Day, i.e., full emergency. According to ATC, when it tried to contact the plane, it did not receive any response. Exactly after 1 minute, this plane crashed in Medhaninagar, which is located at a distance of about 2 km from the airport. The captain of the plane was Sumit Sabharwal, and the first officer was Clive Sundar,' Sinha said, addressing the media. He further stated that the plane had started losing its height after reaching a height of 650 feet. 'The AIC 171 plane carrying a total of 242 passengers on board, including 230 passengers, 2 pilots, and 10 crew members, had taken off at 1:39 p.m. and within a few seconds, after it reached a height of 650 feet, it had started sinking, i.e. losing height...' he added. The Secretary further added that the plane had no history of crashes and had completed the Paris-Delhi-Ahmedabad sector previously without any accident. 'As far as the entire history of the plane is concerned, before this accident, the plane had completed the Paris-Delhi-Ahmedabad sector without any accident. Due to the accident, the runway was closed at 2:30 pm, and after completing all the protocols, the runway of Ahmedabad was opened for limited flights from 5 PM,' he stated. Meanwhile, Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu stated that the recovery of the aircraft's Black box from the debris was critical to the investigative process. 'The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau, which was formed specifically to look into the incidents, accidents that happen around aircraft, was immediately mobilised. One important update from the technical investigation which is happening through the AAIB is the recovery of the black box yesterday around 5 pm from the site, the AAIB team believes that this decoding of the black box is going to give an in depth insight into what would have happened during the process of the crash or moments before the crash itself. We are also eagerly waiting for what the results or the report are going to be once the AAIB goes through its full investigation...' Naidu said while addressing a press briefing. He also stated that the crash had shaken the entire nation. 'The last two days have been very difficult, especially for the ministry and everyone else. The incident that happened in Ahmedabad has shaken the entire nation. My deepest condolences to the family members who have lost their loved ones in the incident. I have also personally lost my father to a road accident, so to a certain extent, I can understand the pain and anguish the family members are feeling,' he further added. (ANI)
Time of India
8 hours ago
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- Time of India
According to ATC, when it tried to contact the plane back, there was no response: Secretary of Civil Aviation Samir Kumar Sinha
Live Events (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel Days after the tragic crash of the Air India flight 171, Secretary of Ministry of Civil Aviation, Samir Kumar Sinha on Saturday giving details stated that after Air Traffic Control (ATC) had tried contacting the plane, it had not received any response, minutes after which the plane crashed in Medhaninagar."At 1:39 pm, the pilot informed Ahmedabad ATC that it was a May Day, i.e., full emergency. According to ATC, when it tried to contact the plane, it did not receive any response. Exactly after 1 minute, this plane crashed in Medhaninagar, which is located at a distance of about 2 km from the airport. The captain of the plane was Sumit Sabharwal, and the first officer was Clive Sundar," Sinha said, addressing the further stated that the plane had started losing its height after reaching a height of 650 feet."The AIC 171 plane carrying a total of 242 passengers on board, including 230 passengers, 2 pilots, and 10 crew members, had taken off at 1:39 p.m. and within a few seconds, after it reached a height of 650 feet, it had started sinking, i.e. losing height..." he Secretary further added that the plane had no history of crashes and had completed the Paris-Delhi-Ahmedabad sector previously without any accident."As far as the entire history of the plane is concerned, before this accident, the plane had completed the Paris-Delhi-Ahmedabad sector without any accident. Due to the accident, the runway was closed at 2:30 pm, and after completing all the protocols, the runway of Ahmedabad was opened for limited flights from 5 PM," he Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu stated that the recovery of the aircraft's Black box from the debris was critical to the investigative process."The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau , which was formed specifically to look into the incidents, accidents that happen around aircraft, was immediately mobilised. One important update from the technical investigation which is happening through the AAIB is the recovery of the black box yesterday around 5 pm from the site, the AAIB team believes that this decoding of the black box is going to give an in depth insight into what would have happened during the process of the crash or moments before the crash itself. We are also eagerly waiting for what the results or the report are going to be once the AAIB goes through its full investigation..." Naidu said while addressing a press also stated that the crash had shaken the entire nation."The last two days have been very difficult, especially for the ministry and everyone else. The incident that happened in Ahmedabad has shaken the entire nation. My deepest condolences to the family members who have lost their loved ones in the incident. I have also personally lost my father to a road accident, so to a certain extent, I can understand the pain and anguish the family members are feeling," he further added.
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First Post
11 hours ago
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‘No power, no thrust:' Air India pilot's 5-second distress call to Ahmedabad ATC emerges
Senior Air India pilot Captain Sumit Sabharwal sent a 5-second distress call to the Ahmedabad ATC right after the plane took off read more People near the debris of the Air India plane that crashed moments after taking off from the airport, in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India, Thursday, June 12, 2025. The London-bound plane was carrying 242 passengers. (Photo: PTI Photo) Two days after the Air India disaster in Ahmedabad, an audio has emerged revealing the pilots' final message to the Air Traffic Control (ATC) moments before the flight crashed into the medical college building. Senior pilot Captain Sumit Sabharwal sent a distress call to the Ahmedabad ATC right after the plane took off. In the five-second audio, the pilot can be heard saying: 'MAYDAY… MAYDAY… MAYDAY… NO POWER… NO THRUST… GOING DOWN…" STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Air India Flight AI171 took off from Ahmedabad airport at around 1:30 pm IST on June 12, heading to London Gatwick with 242 people on board: 230 passengers, 10 cabin crew members, and 2 pilots. Only one passenger, a British national of Indian origin, survived the crash. Among those who died was former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani, who was on the flight. The plane quickly lost altitude and crashed into a hostel building, killing several medical students and local residents. Thick black smoke rose from the crash site, and a large-scale rescue operation was immediately launched. Investigators found one of the black boxes on Thursday night. They are still searching for the second black box and the digital video recorder (DVR), which could provide key information about what caused the crash. Central agencies, including the National Investigation Agency (NIA), have visited the site. The Ministry of Civil Aviation set up a high-level, multi-disciplinary panel to investigate the crash's cause. This panel will look into the events leading up to the crash and review the current Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and safety guidelines.
News18
12 hours ago
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- News18
'Mayday...No Power': Air India Flight 171 Pilot's Haunting Last Message To Ahmedabad ATC
Last Updated: Just seconds before the Air India AI 171 crash, pilot Sumit Sabharwal issued a desperate Mayday call to Ahmedabad ATC, reporting total engine failure and loss of thrust Days after India witnessed one of its deadliest aviation disasters, a chilling audio message has emerged from the cockpit of Air India Flight AI-171. The London-bound Boeing 787 Dreamliner crashed seconds after takeoff from Ahmedabad on Thursday, killing at least 274 people, including passengers, crew, and residents on the ground. Just moments before the aircraft plunged into the residential quarters of a medical college in Meghaninagar, senior pilot Captain Sumit Sabharwal sent a brief distress call to the Ahmedabad Air Traffic Control (ATC). 'MAYDAY… MAYDAY… MAYDAY… NO POWER… NO THRUST… GOING DOWN…" The aircraft had taken off around 1.30 pm for London Gatwick with 242 people on board—230 passengers, 10 cabin crew members, and 2 pilots. Only one passenger, an Indian-origin British national, is confirmed to have survived. Among the deceased was former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani, who was travelling on the flight. After losing altitude rapidly, the plane crashed into a hostel building, killing several medical students and local residents. Plumes of black smoke were seen rising from the site, and a massive rescue operation was launched. On Saturday, the Ministry of Civil Aviation announced the formation of a high-level multi-disciplinary panel to investigate the cause of the crash. The committee will review the circumstances surrounding the incident, assess standard operating procedures, and recommend any necessary safety reforms. First Published: June 14, 2025, 11:44 IST
Yahoo
a day ago
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Air India 787-8 accident - What we know so far
-- A Boeing (NYSE:BA) 787-8 operated by Air India crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad on Thursday, raising questions about engine performance as investigators begin examining the cause of the fatal accident. The aircraft, powered by GE Aerospace's GEnx-1B engines, went down just beyond the airport perimeter following a mayday call, according to Directorate General of Civil Aviation, India's aviation body. There were no reports of adverse weather, and both pilots, identified as Captain Sumit Sabharwal and First Officer Clive Kundar, were experienced. Flight tracking data showed a sluggish climb followed by a sudden descent, consistent with a potential engine failure. Aviation experts cited in local media have raised the possibility of a bird strike affecting one or both engines. GE is reportedly sending a technical team to support the investigation, CNBC India reported. The nearly 14-year-old aircraft entered service in 2011 and had no known history of serious incidents. While Boeing's 787 Dreamliner and the GEnx engine have generally maintained strong safety records, the crash has drawn scrutiny to both amid rising focus on aviation safety in the industry. Structural concerns related to fuselage joins on some 787s and unrelated component issues reported in the past are not believed to be linked to this crash, according to Bernstein analysts. The aircraft's maintenance history has not yet been disclosed. Authorities have begun an official investigation to determine the cause of the crash. Related articles Air India 787-8 accident - What we know so far Brookfield Infrastructure reportedly acquiring Hotwire for $7 billion Nvidia GTC Paris is 'another bullish proof point' long term - Morgan Stanley
