Ahmedabad plane crash
Ahmedabad Air India Crash: Six Months Later, Medical College Hostel Remains A Haunting Memorial To 260 Lives Lost
Dec 14, 2025 04:54 pm CST
Six months after Air India flight AI-171 crashed into BJ Medical College hostel complex in Ahmedabad killing 260 people, the site remains abandoned with charred buildings and debris. Local residents continue experiencing trauma, instinctively looking skyward whenever aircraft pass overhead, while authorities have yet to determine the future of the crash site.
Devastation and Grief: Families Still Struggling Six Months After Fatal Air India Crash in Ahmedabad
Dec 12, 2025 01:04 pm CST
Six months after the catastrophic Air India flight 171 crash in Ahmedabad that claimed 260 lives, surviving family members continue their painful journey of grief while seeking answers and promised compensation. The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner disaster, which left only one passenger alive, has transformed lives forever as relatives like the Patnis, who lost their 12-year-old son Akash, struggle with daily reminders of their devastating loss.
Air India Crash Investigation Continues: Government Confirms Ongoing Probe into Fatal Ahmedabad Incident
Dec 04, 2025 06:22 pm CST
The Indian government has confirmed that investigations into the deadly Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad continue, with 260 fatalities reported. The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau is conducting the inquiry while the DGCA implements additional safety measures across the aviation sector. The final report on flight AI171's Boeing 787-8 crash remains pending as authorities examine all potential causes of the disaster.
Air India Completes 95% of Interim Compensation Payments to Families of Ahmedabad Plane Crash Victims
Nov 25, 2025 02:05 am CST
Air India CEO Campbell Wilson announces that 95% of families affected by the June Ahmedabad plane crash have received Rs 25 lakh interim compensation, with Rs 1 crore compensatory payments in process. The tragic AI171 flight crash claimed 260 lives, with comprehensive support continuing through the AI-171 Memorial and Welfare Trust established by the Tata Group.
Centre Tells Supreme Court: No Blame Attributed to Pilots in Air India Crash Investigation
Nov 14, 2025 02:22 am CST
The Supreme Court heard that Captain Sumeet Sabharwal has not been blamed in the preliminary AAIB report on the Air India Boeing 787-8 crash that killed 260 people on June 12. The deceased pilot's father and aviation groups are seeking an independent court-monitored inquiry amid concerns about investigation protocols and aircraft safety, while the Solicitor General emphasized that the inquiry aims to determine causes rather than assign blame.
Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner Crash: Investigation Between Technical Analysis and Human Factors
Nov 07, 2025 04:35 pm CST
An in-depth look at the ongoing investigation into the Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner crash that killed 260 people. The Supreme Court has assured the pilot's father that his son cannot be blamed while experts debate theories ranging from electrical malfunction to deliberate action. The case highlights the tension between scientific investigation and emotional responses to aviation disasters.
Sole Survivor of Air India Flight AI-171 Crash Struggles With Physical and Psychological Trauma
Nov 03, 2025 09:03 pm CST
Vishwas Kumar Ramesh, the only survivor of the Air India Flight AI-171 crash that killed 241 people onboard and 19 on the ground, shares his ongoing struggle with PTSD and physical injuries. Despite receiving interim compensation from Air India, Ramesh describes the daily pain affecting both himself and his family as he copes with the traumatic event and the loss of his brother in the same accident.
Air India CEO Promises Safety Reforms Following Fatal Boeing Dreamliner Crash in Ahmedabad
Oct 29, 2025 09:11 pm CST
Air India CEO Campbell Wilson has publicly addressed the June Boeing Dreamliner crash that killed 260 people, pledging significant safety reforms amid mounting scrutiny over operational lapses. The Tata Group-owned carrier faces multiple challenges including safety violations, delayed aircraft deliveries, and regional airspace constraints as it struggles to recover from the devastating accident.
Father of Air India Flight AI-171 Pilot Seeks Supreme Court-Monitored Investigation into Fatal Crash
Oct 16, 2025 07:34 pm CST
The father of Captain Sumeet Sabharwal has petitioned the Supreme Court seeking an independent investigation into the Air India AI-171 crash that killed 260 people in Ahmedabad. The petition challenges the current investigation as "profoundly flawed," arguing it unfairly focuses on the deceased pilots while failing to examine technical factors. The petitioners demand a judicially monitored committee led by a retired Supreme Court judge to ensure a transparent and credible investigation.