Aviation expert and experienced pilot Captain Steeeve has suggested that the crash of Air India flight AI171 was likely linked to many reasons rather than a direct engine failure, based on his review of visual evidence and aircraft characteristics.
Former Chief Minister of Gujarat Vijay Rupani was among the 241 passengers who was in the ill-fated Boeing 787-8, Air India flight 171 that crashed seconds after take-off and crashed into a resident doctors' hostel building.
A local who resides near the AI-171 crash site said, "My son was there... He called me and told about the plane crash incident. My house is located 100-200m away from the crash site. The fire was still burning when I arrived... In 5-7 minutes, fire department, CISF and authorities reached at
Speaking on the incident, he said, "The visuals after the incident show that the landing gear has not gone up as it should be. If the landing gear has not gone up, then there is 100% chance of major technical default... If the landing gear failed, which means there is a major technical defec
The aircraft was piloted by Captain Sumeet Sabharwal, a Line Training Captain with 8,200 hours of flying experience, assisted by First Officer Clive Kundar, who had logged 1,100 flying hours. The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau is a division of the Ministry of Civil Aviation tasked wi
Chhattisgarh Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sharma on Friday expressed sorrow over the loss of lives in the Air India plane crash in Gujarat's Ahmedabad that claimed 241 lives a day earlier.
Among the 241 people who lost their lives in the Air India plane crash in Gujarat's Ahmedabad a day ago was a young girl, who was on her way to London for higher studies.
A local who resides near the AI-171 crash site said that the locals rescued injured students from the BJ Medical College. He added that people were alive when they rescued them, but two died on their way to the hospital.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the site of the AI-171 flight crash in Ahmedabad on Friday morning. The Air India flight AI171, hours after the incident, claimed the lives of 241 people, including 12 crew members.
A resident living in a housing colony near the AI-171 crash site in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, recounted the harrowing moment, saying the impact felt like an earthquake. The local added that they rushed to the scene immediately after the crash.