Tragedy in India: only a survivor after terrible plane crash

Tragedy in India: only a survivor after terrible plane crash

Ahmedabad, Indien - A tragic plane crash in India cost more than 240 people. A Boeing 787-8 of the airline Air India crashed shortly after starting into a residential area near Ahmedabad Airport. The flight was on the way to London. Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the only survivor who is currently in the hospital. He had stated that after the impact, he had solved his seat belt and left the plane. The survivor, British origin and sitting in 11a, is a ray of hope in the middle of this tragedy that the nation falls into deep grief. Modi commented on the incident and met with relatives of the victims.

The crash occurred shortly after the planned start at 1:10 p.m. According to reports, the machine initially rose to a height of 190 meters before it fell at 2.5 m/s. There is unconfirmed information about a Mayday call from the cockpit, which may have been given before the accident. A total of 265 fatalities have been recovered so far, including at least 24 people who were not on board. Previous reports confirm that the victims 169 Indians, 53 British, 7 Portuguese and 1 Canadian are. However, the exact number of fatalities will only be officially announced after DNA tests have been completed.

Investigations into the cause of the accident

The Indian authorities have already taken important steps to clarify the cause of the accident. The flight data writer, also known as a black box, was recovered within 28 hours of the crash, which Minister for Civil Aviation, Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu, described as an important step in the investigations. Aviation expert Heinrich GroßbonGardt emphasized the importance of the Blackbox data for the investigation of the accident. The investigation is supported, among other things, by the British flight accident authority AAIB and the manufacturer Boeing

The request to improve security inspections on Boeing 787-8 and on the 787-9 has already been pronounced. In addition, maintenance measures for aircraft were ordered with General Electric GenX engines. After the crash, the Boeing share fell by almost eight percent, while Boeing expressed compassion for those affected.

background of air traffic

The crash reminds that aircraft tortures still have serious consequences, despite the generally increasing security in air traffic. According to a Statista study, numerous fatalities in air traffic have been registered over the years, which illustrates the scope of such accidents.

The Indian aviation industry is now faced with a special responsibility, while the investigations are continued on the cause of the accident. The country mourns the loss of the lost life and hopes for quick clarity for the bereaved.