The recent crash of Air India Flight AI171 has struck a deep chord within communities in India and the UK, as the death toll rises to 270. Meanwhile, teams work diligently to identify the victims and uncover the cause of this devastating incident.
Air India Plane Crash Death Toll Reaches 270, Investigation Underway
Air India Plane Crash Death Toll Reaches 270, Investigation Underway
As the nation mourns, authorities continue to identify victims and investigate the tragic plane crash in Ahmedabad.
The grim aftermath of the Air India flight crash is being felt nationwide, with vigils held in memory of those lost. Doctors in Ahmedabad have confirmed that 270 bodies have been recovered from the crash site, following the plane's fatal descent shortly after leaving Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport. Out of the 242 passengers and crew, only one survivor has been located—a 40-year-old British man.
Efforts to ascertain the exact number of fatalities on the ground following the crash are ongoing, with DNA matching procedures being deployed to confirm identities. The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau of India is spearheading the inquiry, receiving support from US and UK officials.
Earlier today, crucial evidence—a black box—was retrieved from the wreckage. According to Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu, India's civil aviation minister, this will "significantly aid the inquiry" into what transpired during the flight. Witness accounts indicate that the Boeing Dreamliner 787-8, just over a decade old, lost altitude within seconds of take-off before colliding with a residential structure at BJ Medical College and Civil Hospital.
India's aviation safety body, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), has announced increased safety checks on the Boeing 787-8 and 787-9 fleets as a preventative measure. Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the site of the disaster, engaging with rescue teams and promising support for the victims' families. Air India CEO Campbell Wilson expressed his sorrow at the site of the crash, calling it a "deeply moving" experience.
As investigations continue and the country mourns, communities remain united in grief, remembering the victims of this tragic accident.
Efforts to ascertain the exact number of fatalities on the ground following the crash are ongoing, with DNA matching procedures being deployed to confirm identities. The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau of India is spearheading the inquiry, receiving support from US and UK officials.
Earlier today, crucial evidence—a black box—was retrieved from the wreckage. According to Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu, India's civil aviation minister, this will "significantly aid the inquiry" into what transpired during the flight. Witness accounts indicate that the Boeing Dreamliner 787-8, just over a decade old, lost altitude within seconds of take-off before colliding with a residential structure at BJ Medical College and Civil Hospital.
India's aviation safety body, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), has announced increased safety checks on the Boeing 787-8 and 787-9 fleets as a preventative measure. Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the site of the disaster, engaging with rescue teams and promising support for the victims' families. Air India CEO Campbell Wilson expressed his sorrow at the site of the crash, calling it a "deeply moving" experience.
As investigations continue and the country mourns, communities remain united in grief, remembering the victims of this tragic accident.
