Tata Air India передаст 1 крор семьям жертв авиакатастрофы

GURUGRAM- Tata Group-owned Air India (AI) CEO Campbell Wilson issued an official statement following the fatal crash of a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner operating Flight AI171 from Ahmedabad (AMD) to London Gatwick (LGW).

The aircraft, registered under Air India (AI), crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad Airport (AMD), resulting in significant casualties. The airline and aviation authorities are actively investigating the incident, while tributes pour in from global leaders.

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Air India CEO Statement

Air India CEO Campbell Wilson was aboard a separate flight, AI143 from Delhi (DEL) to Paris (CDG), when news of the Ahmedabad crash broke.

The flight, likely intended for the upcoming Paris Air Show, returned to Delhi upon learning of the tragedy. Wilson promptly issued a message expressing deep sorrow and pledged full cooperation with investigating agencies.

The crash involved a Boeing 787-8 carrying 242 individuals—230 passengers and 12 crew members.

The aircraft came down in a residential area near Ahmedabad Airport, striking a doctors’ hostel and triggering a massive explosion.

Initial reports confirm that 204 bodies have been recovered, and more than 50 medical students are hospitalized with injuries. Among the passengers were 169 Indian nationals, 53 Britons, seven Portuguese citizens, and one Canadian.

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₹1 crore Compensation

Tata Sons Chairman N. Chandrasekaran has expressed deep sorrow over the Air India Flight AI171 tragedy near Ahmedabad (AMD). In an official statement, he conveyed heartfelt condolences to the victims’ families and those injured in the crash.

To support the affected, the Tata Group has pledged ₹1 crore in compensation to the families of each deceased passenger. The conglomerate will also fully cover the medical expenses of injured individuals and ensure access to necessary treatment and care. Additionally, Tata will assist in rebuilding the B J Medical College hostel, which was damaged during the crash.

Chandrasekaran affirmed the Group’s continued commitment to standing with the victims’ families and local communities during this period of immense loss.

Photo: By Kambui – Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner VT-ANM, CC BY 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=58290529

Preliminary Crash Details

Footage verified by BBC shows the aircraft rapidly descending before erupting in flames on impact. Aviation specialists reviewing the crash suggest a possible issue with the wing flap configuration during takeoff.

Geoffrey Thomas, a senior aviation analyst, observed that the plane’s undercarriage was still down, but the flaps appeared to be fully retracted—a highly unusual configuration moments after takeoff. “Flaps should only be retracted after the undercarriage and during stable climb,” he noted.

Terry Tozer, another expert, cautioned against premature conclusions due to poor video quality but echoed concerns about improper flap extension.

Marco Chan, a former pilot and lecturer at Buckinghamshire New University, added that flap misconfiguration could suggest human error, but current footage doesn’t conclusively prove it.

The exact cause remains unknown, but the incident has prompted full-scale investigations by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), Boeing, and other authorities.

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Survivors, Tributes, and Ongoing Response

In a miraculous turn, 40-year-old British national Vishwash Kumar Ramesh survived the crash. Separated from his brother during boarding, who remains missing, Ramesh recounted escaping through smoke and fire just seconds after the plane exploded.

Global leaders, including King Charles, expressed condolences, describing the tragedy as “desperately shocking.” Boeing has extended sympathies to victims’ families and is in direct contact with Air India.

Flights at Ahmedabad Airport resumed at 16:05 IST, with India’s aviation ministry affirming adherence to strict flight safety protocols.

Using Flightradar24 data, the aircraft was recorded on the ground at 13:30 IST. It began acceleration by 13:34, reached a height of 625 ft at 13:38 with a speed of 174 knots, before the signal was lost.

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Investigation and International Coordination

Authorities have launched a multi-agency investigation. DGCA, Boeing, and international aviation watchdogs are collecting black box data and flight records.

Meanwhile, Air India has activated a crisis response unit to support victims’ families and coordinate international repatriation efforts.

Airports in Delhi, Mumbai, and London have ramped up security and contingency planning for upcoming flights involving Boeing 787 aircraft. Boeing has not issued a fleet-wide grounding but is working with operators globally for safety reassessment.

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