Vigils Across India and the UK Honor Lives Lost as Recovery Efforts Continue
Air India Plane Crash Victims Identified; Death Toll Reaches 270
Air India Plane Crash Victims Identified; Death Toll Reaches 270
Authorities Work to Identify Ground Casualties Amid Ongoing Investigation into Tragedy
An Air India aircraft, bound for London, tragically crashed shortly after take-off from Ahmedabad, resulting in a confirmed death toll of 270. Reports indicate that 270 bodies have been recovered from the crash site, with ongoing efforts to identify victims. The aircraft went down in a residential area, killing almost all 242 passengers and crew onboard, leaving just one survivor, a 40-year-old British man.
Officials are diligently working to determine the number of fatalities on the ground and are in the process of matching DNA samples to identify victims. Vigils and memorials are being held throughout India and in the UK to honor those who lost their lives. Meanwhile, India's Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) is leading the investigation into the incident, with assistance from both US and UK teams.
The crucial black box was discovered on site, a significant development that India's civil aviation minister believes will aid the investigations. Approximately one minute after take-off from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, the plane lost altitude and crashed into a building housing medical staff from BJ Medical College and Civil Hospital. As a direct response to the crash, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) ordered safety inspections for Air India's Boeing 787-8 and 787-9 fleets.
On a visit to the crash scene, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed condolences and support for the injured, including the lone survivor, Vishwashkumar Ramesh. Air India CEO Campbell Wilson also visited and described the experience as profoundly moving. The nation mourns collectively as recovery efforts and investigations move forward amidst this tragic loss.
Officials are diligently working to determine the number of fatalities on the ground and are in the process of matching DNA samples to identify victims. Vigils and memorials are being held throughout India and in the UK to honor those who lost their lives. Meanwhile, India's Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) is leading the investigation into the incident, with assistance from both US and UK teams.
The crucial black box was discovered on site, a significant development that India's civil aviation minister believes will aid the investigations. Approximately one minute after take-off from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, the plane lost altitude and crashed into a building housing medical staff from BJ Medical College and Civil Hospital. As a direct response to the crash, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) ordered safety inspections for Air India's Boeing 787-8 and 787-9 fleets.
On a visit to the crash scene, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed condolences and support for the injured, including the lone survivor, Vishwashkumar Ramesh. Air India CEO Campbell Wilson also visited and described the experience as profoundly moving. The nation mourns collectively as recovery efforts and investigations move forward amidst this tragic loss.
