The wreckage of Air India Flight 171 lies scattered across the crash site in Ahmedabad, India, as investigators diligently sift through evidence that may explain the catastrophe that claimed the lives of at least 269 individuals on June 13, 2025. The flight data recorder, often referred to as the black box, has been retrieved, providing vital information regarding the plane's speed, altitude, and technical state prior to the incident.
India's Civil Aviation Minister, Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu, described the recovery of the recorder as a significant advancement in the investigation process. The Indian government has established a high-level committee with the mandate of exploring preventive measures for future aviation disasters in light of this tragic event.
Air India Flight 171, en route to London’s Gatwick Airport, crashed shortly after departing from Ahmedabad in Gujarat. Amidst the chaos, there was only a single survivor from the 242 individuals on board, and numerous casualties are reportedly confirmed among those on the ground, with fatalities rising possibly to three dozen.
In response to the crash, Indian aviation regulators have mandated Air India to undertake urgent additional maintenance protocols for its Boeing aircraft. Investigators have begun examining critical factors, such as the positioning of the plane's wing flaps and slats, and the inappropriate deployment of landing gear, which typically increases drag.
Family members of the victims have gathered at the city's main hospital, desperately awaiting information about their loved ones. As of late Friday, the identification process has been painstakingly slow, with less than ten bodies confirmed and released due to the need for DNA testing.
The aircraft's descent was marked by tragic impacts, skidding into a medical college nearby, where it damaged a dining hall full of medical students and junior doctors. Recovery crews are still working to retrieve debris, including the tail of the aircraft lodged within the ruined structure.
Despite the stark figure of 269 deaths reported for the plane's passengers, the true toll among those on the ground remains unclear, with officials anticipating a higher casualty count without official confirmation. Meanwhile, efforts persist to understand the sequence of events leading up to the disaster as the nation grapples with the aftermath of this heartrending tragedy.
India's Civil Aviation Minister, Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu, described the recovery of the recorder as a significant advancement in the investigation process. The Indian government has established a high-level committee with the mandate of exploring preventive measures for future aviation disasters in light of this tragic event.
Air India Flight 171, en route to London’s Gatwick Airport, crashed shortly after departing from Ahmedabad in Gujarat. Amidst the chaos, there was only a single survivor from the 242 individuals on board, and numerous casualties are reportedly confirmed among those on the ground, with fatalities rising possibly to three dozen.
In response to the crash, Indian aviation regulators have mandated Air India to undertake urgent additional maintenance protocols for its Boeing aircraft. Investigators have begun examining critical factors, such as the positioning of the plane's wing flaps and slats, and the inappropriate deployment of landing gear, which typically increases drag.
Family members of the victims have gathered at the city's main hospital, desperately awaiting information about their loved ones. As of late Friday, the identification process has been painstakingly slow, with less than ten bodies confirmed and released due to the need for DNA testing.
The aircraft's descent was marked by tragic impacts, skidding into a medical college nearby, where it damaged a dining hall full of medical students and junior doctors. Recovery crews are still working to retrieve debris, including the tail of the aircraft lodged within the ruined structure.
Despite the stark figure of 269 deaths reported for the plane's passengers, the true toll among those on the ground remains unclear, with officials anticipating a higher casualty count without official confirmation. Meanwhile, efforts persist to understand the sequence of events leading up to the disaster as the nation grapples with the aftermath of this heartrending tragedy.
