In a tragic accident, Air India flight AI-171 crashed shortly after it departed from Ahmedabad on its way to London Gatwick, resulting in the deaths of 241 of the 242 passengers onboard. The Boeing 787 Dreamliner had 230 passengers and 12 crew on board when it crashed, which was one of the worst air disasters in recent times in India.
PM Modi Visits Ahmedabad Crash Site
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives in Ahmedabad this morning, in the wake of the deadly AI-171 flight crash that claimed the lives of 241 people, including 12 crew members, onboard.
#WATCH | PM Modi arrives in Ahmedabad, in the wake of the deadly AI-171 flight crash that claimed the lives of 241 people, including 12 crew members, onboard pic.twitter.com/L8BuOQMljk
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PM Modi visited the crash site as well as the hostel that was damaged by the crash of Boeing’s Dreamliner. PM Modi will leave for Canada for the G7 meeting.
A team of forensic experts has arrived at the crash site of the Air India Plane in Ahmedabad on Friday. A formal investigation has been launched by the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) into the deadly crash of Air India flight 171.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has been receiving round-the-clock updates on developments. Shah is in constant contact with Gujarat officials and the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) to monitor response operations.
Campbell Wilson Visits Crash Site, Recovery Efforts Underway
Air India CEO and managing director Campbell Wilson toured the crash site at Ahmedabad’s BJ Medical College and Civil Hospital on Friday. The airline head inspected the recovery efforts and held talks with city officials and emergency personnel overseeing the post-crash response.
The authorities have initiated a comprehensive investigation, and officials have stated that the black box has been recovered. Investigators expect the flight data recorder to give crucial information about what led to the devastating accident.
The crash has caused shock waves in India as well as the global community, particularly among the families of those boarding flights to the UK.
Live reports keep coming in about the identification of victims, support to bereaved families, and news from aviation officials. Air India has also announced a helpline for family members and promised complete transparency in the probe.
The reason behind the crash is still unknown, but officials state that technical failure or bird strike cannot be eliminated until information is analyzed in full.
