Tag: Ahmedabad Plane Crash

PM Modi Visits Ahmedabad Plane Crash Site, High-Level Probe Underway into Air India Tragedy

Upon arrival in Ahmedabad, PM Modi was received by Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu, and Union Minister CR Paatil.

June 13, 2025

“Too Early to Confirm Numbers Until Debris Cleared”: NDRF on Ahmedabad Air India Crash

Among the passengers were 169 Indian nationals, 53 British nationals, 7 Portuguese nationals, and 1 Canadian national, as per airline data.

June 13, 2025

“Does Life Have No Value?” Locals Demand Accountability and Probe After Air India Crash in Ahmedabad

Speaking from Ahmedabad Civil Hospital, where the bodies of the victims are being identified, a local resident expressed deep grief and anger over the incident.

June 13, 2025

Air India CEO Campbell Wilson Visits Ahmedabad Crash Site, Confirms 241 Fatalities in AI-171 Tragedy

The aircraft, bound for London Gatwick, had passengers of multiple nationalities, including 169 Indian nationals, 53 British nationals, 7 Portuguese nationals, and 1 Canadian national.

June 13, 2025

UK PM Keir Starmer, King Charles III Express Deep Condolences Over Gujarat Air India Crash

In a message released by Buckingham Palace, King Charles III said he and Queen Camilla were "desperately shocked" by the events.

June 13, 2025

“I Hugged Her, Then She Was Gone”: Brother Recounts Final Goodbye to Sister Killed in Ahmedabad Plane Crash

Heena Patel, Rupal’s sister-in-law, also mourned the loss, stating that Rupal had been staying with their family during her treatment in India.

June 13, 2025

Ahmedabad Air India Crash: 81 Bodies Recovered as NDRF Intensifies Rescue Efforts; AAIB and NTSB Begin Probe

"A high-level committee comprising experts from various disciplines will also be constituted to examine the incident and suggest measures to strengthen aviation safety," Naidu posted on X.

June 13, 2025

AAIB Launches Probe into Ahmedabad Air India Crash; NTSB to Assist Investigation

“The committee will work to strengthen aviation safety and prevent such incidents in the future,” Naidu added.

June 13, 2025

Ahmedabad Air India Crash Kills 241; One Survivor Confirmed as Probe Begins

The ill-fated flight departed at 1:38 PM IST and crashed moments later into a residential building used as a doctors' hostel, located just outside the airport perimeter.

June 13, 2025

Trump Condemns Ahmedabad Plane Crash as “Horrific,” Offers US Support to India

The incident involved an Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, flight AI171, which was en route to London Gatwick with 242 people onboard, including 12 crew members.

June 13, 2025