Seat 11A, usually the last pick for most air travellers turned lucky for Vishwas Kumar Ramesh. He is the lone survivor of the tragic Air India crash that killed 241 people. What happened to Ramesh as the plane went down?
Bhoomi Chauhan was supposed to be on Air India Flight AI171 to London, but narrowly escaped death after she missed her flight by just 10 minutes. The London-based woman was visiting her family and was scheduled to return alone to the UK. She was caught in traffic and was denied boarding
A family of five from Rajasthan is among those who died in the tragic Air India flight crash in Ahmedabad. Dr Pratik Joshi and his wife, Dr Kaumi Vyas, were travelling with their three kids to start a new life in London. Their selfie, clicked just before the takeoff, has become a tragic reminder of a future that was never to be
Amid rising tensions in West Asia in the wake of the Israeli attack on Iran, gold prices have crossed the Rs 1 lakh-mark in India on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX).
Of the 242 people on board the Air India flight that tragically crashed in Ahmedabad on Thursday, 10 were crew members, including two highly experienced pilots, identified as Captain Sumeet Sabharwal and Co-pilot Clive Kunder, who had over 9,000 hours of flying experience. As many as 241 people are feared to have lost their lives, with only one passenger miraculously surviving the tragedy
Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu has said that the probe will be led by the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau and conducted in accordance with international protocols set by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)
The lone survivor, identified as 40-year-old Ramesh Viswashkumar, was found alive in seat 11A despite being listed as seated in 11J on the flight manifest, sparking speculation that a last-minute seat change may have played a role in his survival, according to a report
"Tata Group will provide Rs 1 crore to the families of each person who has lost their life in this tragedy. We will also cover the medical expenses of those injured and ensure that they receive all necessary care and support," the statement said
An Ahmedabad-London Air India plane carrying 242 passengers and crew crashed into a medical college complex here minutes after takeoff on Thursday, possibly killing all on board in one of the country’s worst air tragedies.
Reactions are now pouring in from around the world following the deadly plane crash in India. Air India said the flight AI171 was carrying 242 passengers and crew members on board the Boeing 787-8 aircraft
There was a loud noise just 30 seconds after takeoff and then the plane crashed, said Vishwash Kumar Ramesh, the only survivor of the Air India flight AI171 that crashed in Ahmedabad today.
The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, carrying 242 people, including 12 crew members, crashed shortly after take-off from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport on Thursday afternoon.
An Ahmedabad-London Air India plane carrying 242 passengers and crew crashed into a medical college complex here minutes after takeoff on Thursday, possibly killing all on board in one of the country’s worst air tragedies.
"We are in contact with Air India regarding Flight 171 and stand ready to support them. Our thoughts are with the passengers, crew, first responders and all affected," Boeing said in a statement
In a major development following the tragic crash of Air India flight AI-171, Union Minister CR Patil on Thursday confirmed that former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani was among the passengers on board.
At least 204 bodies have been recovered from the site of the Air India crash, according to Ahmedabad Police Commissioner GS Malik.
An Air India flight bound for London crashed just minutes after takeoff near Ahmedabad's Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, killing more than 241 people on board, with only one survivor. The incident is one of the deadliest aviation disasters India has witnessed in recent years
As the lines between airports and urban neighbourhoods blur, the challenge of maintaining safety grows more urgent
One survivor has been found among the passengers of the Air India flight that crashed in Ahmedabad, according to police commissioner GS Malik
The police have said that 25 people are undergoing treatment for injuries sustained in the plane crash. The police have also said that there does not appear to be any survivor among the passengers and crew of the plane.
The deadly Air India flight AI-171 crash shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad has been described as "very surprising" by a leading safety expert, raising questions about how such a catastrophic failure could take place during one of the most controlled phases of flight
Hours after an Air India flight crashed in Gujarat's Ahmedabad, the Hazrat Nizamuddin-Ghaziabad Local train derailed near Shivaji Bridge station in New Delhi, according to IANS.
Air India flight AI-171 crash near Ahmedabad raises fresh concerns over Boeing 787 safety, months after engineer's chilling warning about structural flaws and rushed production, according to a report
As Ahmedabad plane crash is set to be one of the worst aviation disasters in the country, here is how air crash investigations are conducted. Investigators start from finding the black box and salvaging and securing all the debris that they can.
The Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, operating as flight AI171, crashed shortly after takeoff in Ahmedabad, with 242 passengers on board. While the aircraft model has had a solid reputation until now, it has been under scrutiny for repeated technical issues in recent years
At least 179 people died after an Air India flight crashed in Ahmedabad’s Meghani region, close to the city’s airport, on Thursday afternoon.
Tragedy hit the streets of Meghani Nagar after an Air India plane bound for London from Ahmedabad crashed shortly after takeoff. Here's all you need to know about the town in Gujarat
FAIMA Doctors association said the ill-fated Air India plane crashed into the BJ Medical College hostel mess building, leading to several injuries
The incident, involving an Ahmedabad to London flight, reportedly happened as the plane attempted takeoff.
The Air India 787 crash shatters the Dreamliner’s decade-long fatality-free record and would certainly reignite global concerns over Boeing’s quality control and safety culture