Air India Plane Crash Update: At Least 270 Dead, Survivor Speaks Out
Compensation Granted to Relatives of Aircraft Accident Victims
Get the latest on the tragic Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad:
Fatalities Confirmed
As per reports from NDTV and other sources, at least 270 souls met their demise in the crash and subsequent explosions on Thursday. The government has yet to release official count. It's important to note that local authorities in Ahmedabad mentioned identifying the deceased remains as challenging due to severely burned bodies and missing individuals [@1][@3].
Financial Aid from Air India
Air India has promised an initial financial assistance of 2.5 million Indian Rupees (about 21,000 Euros) for each family of the deceased, including the lone survivor. The Tata Group, parent company of Air India, had previously announced a support package of 10 million Indian Rupees (100,570 Euros) for each family [@1].
Ongoing Probe
The Indian government has declared the formation of an independent investigation committee to look into the root cause of the disaster and provide recommendations on avoiding similar incidents in the future. The panel will submit its findings within a three-month time frame [@1].
On a side note, authorities in India have ordered inspections for all Boeing 787 aircraft operated by local airlines following the crash. The crash investigation team is still gathering pieces of the puzzle, with the pilot's last words reporting a loss of engine thrust before the plane plummeted into residential buildings near Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport [@1].
Maintenance Dispute
Amid accusations regarding the aircraft's maintenance, Turkey's aviation firm, Turkish Technic, has refuted claims of involvement in the upkeep of the crashed Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner. Turkish authorities stressed that their maintenance contracts are only valid for the B777-type aircraft, not the Boeing 787-8 [@3].
Eyewitness Account
A 40-year-old passenger who miraculously survived the wreckage, seated at 11A, shared his experience, stating that he sensed something amiss about 30 seconds into the flight [@2].
[Sources]
- Indian Plane Crash: At Least 270 Dead After Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner Bursts into Flames in Ahmedabad
- Surviving Passenger Recounts Moments Before Air India Plane Crash
- Air India Plane Crash Dispute: Turkey Denies Any Role in Aircraft Maintenance
- The latest updates on the Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad reveal that the tragic event has been classified as war-and-conflicts news, series of explosions resulting in at least 270 casualties.
- Amid the ongoing probe into the Air India plane crash, general-news outlets report that the Indian government has formed an independent investigation committee to determine the root cause and prevent future disasters.
- In the aftermath of the Air India plane crash, crime-and-justice investigations are underway to determine any possible structural issues or maintenance disputes that may have contributed to the accident, with Turkish Technic denying any involvement with the aircraft's maintenance.
