Air India Plane Crash in Ahmedabad: A Grim Reminder of Aviation Safety Concerns
Tragic Incident Raises Alarm on Air Safety
New Delhi: The recent crash of an Air India aircraft in Ahmedabad has once again spotlighted the pressing issues surrounding civil aviation safety in India. This incident marks the most severe air disaster in the country since the tragic Calicut crash in 2020, which resulted in the loss of 21 lives.
Historically, the deadliest aviation disaster in India occurred on November 12, 1996, when a mid-air collision near Charkhi Dadri claimed 349 lives. Here are some significant civilian air crashes that have occurred over the years:
Calicut Air Crash - August 7, 2020: Air India Express Flight 1344, arriving from Dubai, tragically crashed while attempting to land at Calicut International Airport, resulting in 21 fatalities as the aircraft skidded off a wet runway and broke apart.
Mangalore Air Crash - May 22, 2010: Air India Express Flight 812 overshot the runway at Mangalore, leading to 158 deaths as the plane fell into a gorge after breaking apart.
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Patna Air Crash - July 17, 2000: Alliance Air Flight 7412, a Boeing 737, crashed during its landing approach in Patna, resulting in over 60 fatalities due to loss of control attributed to pilot error.
Charkhi Dadri Mid-Air Collision - November 12, 1996: A catastrophic collision between a Saudi Arabian Airlines Boeing 747 and a Kazakhstan Airlines Ilyushin Il-76 near Delhi led to the deaths of all 349 individuals aboard both aircraft, primarily due to pilot error and miscommunication with air traffic control.
Aurangabad Air Crash - April 26, 1993: Indian Airlines Flight 491 crashed shortly after takeoff from Aurangabad, colliding with a truck and power lines, resulting in 55 fatalities.
Imphal Air Crash - August 16, 1991: Indian Airlines Flight 257 tragically crashed near Imphal, claiming the lives of all 69 passengers.
Bangalore Air Crash - February 14, 1990: An Airbus A320, Indian Airlines Flight 605, crashed while approaching Bangalore, resulting in 92 deaths.
Ahmedabad Air Crash - October 19, 1988: Indian Airlines Flight 113 crashed in Ahmedabad, leading to 133 fatalities.
Bombay Air Crash - June 21, 1982: Air India Flight 403 crashed at Bombay airport, resulting in 17 deaths.
Bombay Air Crash - January 1, 1978: A Boeing 747 on Air India Flight 855 tragically crashed into the Arabian Sea shortly after takeoff from Mumbai, killing all 213 individuals on board.