On June 11, 2025, an Air India passenger jet crash near a medical college highlights critical aviation safety issues and results in significant loss of life.
Air India Plane Crash Claims Over 260 Lives in Tragic Accident
Air India Plane Crash Claims Over 260 Lives in Tragic Accident
A catastrophic incident in Ahmedabad highlights aviation safety concerns amidst the human toll.
On Tuesday, an Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, which had just taken off from Ahmedabad, plunged onto the dining hall of a local medical college, resulting in the deaths of more than 260 individuals. This incident stands as India's most devastating aviation tragedy since 1996. Among the 242 passengers on board, there were 169 Indian nationals, 53 from Britain, seven from Portugal, and one Canadian. Remarkably, one British citizen survived, identified as Viswash Kumar Ramesh, who sustained injuries and relayed that he survived "from inside the plane."
The exact cause of the crash remains uncertain, and could take months if not years to ascertain. Experts have raised questions regarding the aircraft's rapid descent shortly after takeoff. Despite the Dreamliner model facing scrutiny over safety concerns in recent years, it had not previously been involved in any fatal accidents.
At the chaotic scene near B.J. Medical College, officials suggest that the plane likely lost control, skidding upon impact and damaging nearby structures before erupting into flames. As investigations continue, additional information including maps and images of the incident have been made available to the public as they seek clarity on this tragic event.
The exact cause of the crash remains uncertain, and could take months if not years to ascertain. Experts have raised questions regarding the aircraft's rapid descent shortly after takeoff. Despite the Dreamliner model facing scrutiny over safety concerns in recent years, it had not previously been involved in any fatal accidents.
At the chaotic scene near B.J. Medical College, officials suggest that the plane likely lost control, skidding upon impact and damaging nearby structures before erupting into flames. As investigations continue, additional information including maps and images of the incident have been made available to the public as they seek clarity on this tragic event.
