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Air India’s Boeing 787 Dreamliner Plane has crashed in Ahmedabad. It had 242 passengers, including 53 British, 7 Portuguese and a Canadian citizen. So far, more than 100 people have been reported to have been killed.
Air India flight number AI-171 flew this afternoon at 1.38 pm. 9 minutes later, the plane crashed. This accident is being discussed all over the world.
From BBC in Britain to New York Times in the US, the incident is prominently covering the incident. See who wrote what …
BBC: Passenger aircraft going to London with 242 people crashed
Air India flight from Ahmedabad to London’s Gatwick Airport crashed a few seconds after flying AI171. The aircraft consisted of 242 people, including 169 Indians, 53 British, 1 Canadian and 7 Portuguese citizens.
According to FutureDar 24, the last signal of the aircraft was found at an altitude of 190 meters (625 ft), which was immediately after the flying. India’s Civil Aviation Regulator DGCA reported that the aircraft flew from runway 23 at 1:39 pm.
After flying, the aircraft sent a medium call (emergency message) to the air traffic controller, but after that no reply was received. According to DGCA, a total of 242 people were aboard, including two pilots and 12 cabin crew in the aircraft.
The captain had 8,200 hours and the co-pilot had 1,100 hours of flight experience. The accident occurred outside the airport. Aror India said that the injured are being taken to the nearest hospitals.
CNN: Air India aircraft crashed going to London, 242 passengers were aboard
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, a passenger plane of Air India, crashed in Ahmedabad on 12 June after flying from the International Airport. According to eyewitnesses, after the accident, there was a black smoke at the scene.
Air India said in its statement that their flight to London Gatwick has become an accident of AI171. The airline said, “We are collecting more information and will soon give updates.
“The Gatvik Airport also confirmed that the flight AI171 crashed after filling the takeoff from Ahmedabad. The aircraft was about to reach Gatwick at 1:25 pm Indian time.
Washington Post: Air India passenger aircraft crashed in Ahmedabad
AI171, an AI171, an accident of AI171, flight from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad to Gatvik Airport in London. Air India chairman Natarajan Chandrasekaran called it a ‘tragic accident’.
Faiz Ahmed Kidwai, director of the Ministry of General Aviation of India, was reported that 232 passengers and 12 crew members were aboard the aircraft. The aircraft crashed in a residential area called Meghani Nagar near Ahmedabad.
People were seen gathering amid the debris at the scene. Till now the number of injured or killed people has not been stated. Air India and local officials are monitoring the situation and rescue work is going on.
New York Times: Passenger aircraft crashed in western India, 242 passengers were aboard
A passenger plane of India’s major airline Air India crashed immediately after flying from Ahmedabad. This was confirmed by India’s Aviation Minister Minister Kinjrapu Rammohan Naidu.
Air India reported that its flight AI171, which was going from Ahmedabad to Gatvik Airport in London. According to FutureDar 24, the plane Boeing was 787–8 Dreamliner.
The London Gatvik Airport said the aircraft was scheduled to reach London at 6:25 pm local time. It is not yet clear how many passengers were riding in the plane. According to Air India, the aircraft has a capacity of 256 to 259 passengers.
Union Minister Naidu wrote on social media- I am saddened by the news of aircraft accident in Ahmedabad. We are on high alert. Tata Group, owner of Air India, confirmed on social media that flight AI171 fell victim to an accident.
Air India chairman Natarajan Chandrashekaran said that the company is helping the rescue team along with helping the affected people and their families.
The Guardian: Crashed in the Air India aircraft Ahmedabad going to London, 242 passengers were aboard
Air India flight going from Ahmedabad to London to Gatvik Airport crashed immediately after AI171 takeoff. Faiz Ahmed Kidwai, director of the Ministry of General Aviation, said that the Boeing 787 plane had 232 passengers and 12 crew members.
Air India reported that 53 British citizens were also involved in the aircraft. The UK government said that it is working closely with the local officials of India to help the people involved in the accident. Lucy Powell, leader of the British House of Commons, said, “Our condolences are with the families of the passengers.
The Sun: 53 British citizens in the aircraft going to London collided with a hostel of Boeing Dreamliner aircraft doctors
A passenger aircraft carrying 53 British citizens fell victim to an accident after hitting a doctors hostel in India.
Air India has confirmed that the aircraft was going to London Gatwick. The aircraft had 230 passengers and 12 crew members.
The flight also rode 169 Indians, one Canadian and seven Portuguese passengers.
According to flight tracking website flightradar, Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner aircraft lost contact a few seconds after flying.
Daily Mail: 53 An Air India aircraft carrying 242 people including British citizens crashed a few seconds after flying
The Air India aircraft, which was going to London Gatwick with 244 passengers and crew members including 53 British citizens, crashed shortly after flying from Ahmedabad Airport in Gujarat.
Air India flight number 171, Boeing 787 Dreamliner, local time came back to the earth in Meghani area, a few minutes after taking off from the runway at 1 pm local time.
Publico: Air India’s Vima crashes to London carrying 242 people, 7 Portuguese were aboard
Portuguese newspaper Publico said that there were 7 Portuguese riders with dual nationality in the plane crash. Portuguese officials are trying to gather information about all those people.
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