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Malay Mail
14-06-2025
- Politics
- Malay Mail
No theory ruled out: India vows thorough probe into Air India plane crash
NEW DELHI, June 14 — India's government will look into all possible theories of what could have caused the Air India plane crash this week which killed more than 270 people, the country's aviation minister Rammohan Naidu said today. — Reuters
India Today
13-06-2025
- Politics
- India Today
PM devastated after visiting crash site, meeting survivors: We understand the pain
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Friday, visited the crash site where a London-bound flight of Air India crashed on Thursday, June 12. After being briefed about the situation at the crash site, he proceeded to the hospital where the injured were being Prime Minister is said to have stayed at the site for about 20 minutes to take stock of the situation, before moving to the hospital to meet with the injured. He was accompanied by Union Civil Aviation Minister Rammohan Naidu while the Prime Minister took stock of the situation at the crash Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, state Home Minister Harsh Sanghvi and state BJP chief CR Patil were at the Ahmedabad airport to receive the Prime Minister, where he arrived ahead of his visit. The Prime Minister will also meet with Anjanliben Rupani, wife of former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani, who also died in the Civil Aviation Minister Naidu will continue to monitor the situation and meet with all departments concerned, crucial to the search and rescue least 265 people were killed after an Air India flight bound for London's Gatwick Airport, crashed minutes after take-off from Ahmedabad airport on Thursday afternoon, in what is being called one of the deadliest aviation disasters in recent history. The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner ploughed straight into a medical college hostel, sparking a massive blaze and leaving only one survivor among the 242 on ill-fated Flight AI171 went down in the densely populated Meghaninagar residential area; CCTV footage and videos captured by onlookers showed the aircraft losing altitude as it struggled to gain lift before erupting into a fireball upon impact.
Canada Standard
12-06-2025
- General
- Canada Standard
"Immediately activated emergency protocols, rescue operations being carried out": CISF on Air India flight crash incident
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], June 12 (ANI): The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) on Thursday said rescue operations are being carried out in close coordination with local authorities and emergency services at the spot of the plane crash incident in Ahmedabad, in which London-bound Air India Flight 171 was involved in a tragic accident. In a post on X, CISF said all emergency protocols were immediately activated and rushed to the site upon receiving the information. 'CISF Rescue Operations Underway at AI 171 Crash Site, Ahmedabad. Following the tragic crash of the London-bound Air India flight AI 171 near Ahmedabad Airport, CISF personnel immediately activated emergency protocols and rushed to the site. Rescue operations are being carried out in close coordination with local authorities and emergency services,' CISF posted on X. The paramilitary force, which plays a crucial role in aviation security, also expressed solidarity over the incident. 'CISF stands in solidarity with the victims and their families in this hour of grief,' they added. The Air India plane from Ahmedabad to London with 242 passengers crashed in the Meghaninagar area near Ahmedabad airport early today. According to Air India, 'Air India confirms that flight AI171, from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick, was involved in an accident today after take-off. The flight, which departed from Ahmedabad at 1338 hours, was carrying 242 passengers and crew members on board the Boeing 787-8 aircraft. Of these, 169 are Indian nationals, 53 are British nationals, 1 Canadian national and 7 Portuguese nationals. ' Earlier, Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Union Civil Aviation Minister Rammohan Naidu and Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday and took stock of the crash incident in Ahmedabad involving an Air India flight bound for London, according to sources. The Civil Aviation Minister informed the Prime Minister that he is rushing to Ahmedabad to oversee rescue and relief operations on the ground, the Civil Aviation Ministry said. In this regard, the Sardar Vallabhbhai International Airports spokesperson said, ' Flight AI 171 from Ahmedabad to London, Gatwick, earlier today, was involved in a crash shortly after takeoff, outside the airport. As a result, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, Ahmedabad, is currently not operational. All flight operations are temporarily suspended until further notice. Passengers are advised to check with their respective airlines for the latest updates before proceeding to the airport. 'We request your cooperation and patience as authorities manage this evolving situation. Further updates will be provided as soon as available,' airport authorities said. (ANI)
India Today
12-06-2025
- Politics
- India Today
US probe body to help Air India crash investigation, team to visit India
A team of the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), a US probe agency, will be travelling to India to assist the country's Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau with its investigation into the Air India commercial flight crash in least 242 people-230 passengers and 12 crew members, were on board the AI-171 flight which crashed five minutes after taking off from Ahmedabad's Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport on Thursday afternoon. Authorities said that there was a possibility that there may be no survivors in the after the tragic incident, a government statement said that the NTSB will be assisting the probe into the reasons that may have led to the crash. As per international protocols under the International Civil Aviation Organization's Annex 13, all information on the investigation will be provided to the NTSB by the Indian National Transportation Safety Board is an independent US government investigative agency responsible for civil transportation accident the top US aviation body, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), is in contact with the NTSB regarding the Ahmedabad plane crash. The Air India flight was headed to Gatwick Airport in when an incident with international implications takes place, the concerned government leads the investigation. In the event assistance is requested, the NTSB is the official US representative and the FAA provides technical support. "We stand ready to launch a team immediately in coordination with the NTSB," a statement development came after local authorities said that at least 204 people were killed and 41 were injured in the AI171 crashed near a hostel where resident doctors of a hospital stayed on the outskirts of the airport, leaving a field of debris and scenes of Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner had taken off from the Airport at 1.38 pm and crashed just five minutes later. It was bound for the Gatwick airport in London.A video of the commercial aircraft soon after it took off showed it gradually losing altitude before it crashed into the ground, igniting into a huge after the crash, Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Civil Aviation Minister, Rammohan Naidu, and directed him to ensure all necessary support is both Naidu and Home Minister Amit Shah travelled to India confirmed that the airline's primary focus was on supporting all the affected people and their families. It said it activated a passenger support hotline at 1800 5691 Watch IN THIS STORY#Gujarat#Ahmedabad
India Gazette
12-06-2025
- General
- India Gazette
"Immediately activated emergency protocols, rescue operations being carried out": CISF on Air India flight crash incident
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], June 12 (ANI): The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) on Thursday said rescue operations are being carried out in close coordination with local authorities and emergency services at the spot of the plane crash incident in Ahmedabad, in which London-bound Air India Flight 171 was involved in a tragic accident. In a post on X, CISF said all emergency protocols were immediately activated and rushed to the site upon receiving the information. 'CISF Rescue Operations Underway at AI 171 Crash Site, Ahmedabad. Following the tragic crash of the London-bound Air India flight AI 171 near Ahmedabad Airport, CISF personnel immediately activated emergency protocols and rushed to the site. Rescue operations are being carried out in close coordination with local authorities and emergency services,' CISF posted on X. The paramilitary force, which plays a crucial role in aviation security, also expressed solidarity over the incident. 'CISF stands in solidarity with the victims and their families in this hour of grief,' they added. The Air India plane from Ahmedabad to London with 242 passengers crashed in the Meghaninagar area near Ahmedabad airport early today. According to Air India, 'Air India confirms that flight AI171, from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick, was involved in an accident today after take-off. The flight, which departed from Ahmedabad at 1338 hours, was carrying 242 passengers and crew members on board the Boeing 787-8 aircraft. Of these, 169 are Indian nationals, 53 are British nationals, 1 Canadian national and 7 Portuguese nationals. ' Earlier, Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Union Civil Aviation Minister Rammohan Naidu and Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday and took stock of the crash incident in Ahmedabad involving an Air India flight bound for London, according to sources. The Civil Aviation Minister informed the Prime Minister that he is rushing to Ahmedabad to oversee rescue and relief operations on the ground, the Civil Aviation Ministry said. In this regard, the Sardar Vallabhbhai International Airports spokesperson said, ' Flight AI 171 from Ahmedabad to London, Gatwick, earlier today, was involved in a crash shortly after takeoff, outside the airport. As a result, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, Ahmedabad, is currently not operational. All flight operations are temporarily suspended until further notice. Passengers are advised to check with their respective airlines for the latest updates before proceeding to the airport. 'We request your cooperation and patience as authorities manage this evolving situation. Further updates will be provided as soon as available,' airport authorities said. (ANI)
