Emotional Farewell for Captain Sumeet Sabharwal in Mumbai

Captain Sumeet Sabharwal's father, Pushkarraj, mourns his son outside their Powai home in Mumbai following the tragic crash of the Air India flight he piloted. The flight, which was en route to London, met with disaster shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad, resulting in the loss of many lives. The emotional tribute highlights the profound grief of a father who lost his son in such a tragic event. The article details the return of Captain Sabharwal's remains and the circumstances surrounding the crash, providing a somber reflection on the incident.
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Emotional Farewell for Captain Sumeet Sabharwal in Mumbai

Heartfelt Tribute to Captain Sabharwal

Pushkarraj, the father of Captain Sumeet Sabharwal, paid a poignant tribute to his son outside their residence in Powai, Mumbai. Captain Sabharwal was piloting the ill-fated Air India flight bound for London, which tragically crashed shortly after taking off from Ahmedabad on June 12. With tears in his eyes and trembling hands, Pushkarraj stood in silence, reflecting the immense grief of losing his son. The sight was heart-wrenching, evoking deep sorrow in all who witnessed it.


Return of Captain Sabharwal's Remains

On Tuesday, the mortal remains of Captain Sumeet Sabharwal were flown back to Mumbai. Officials confirmed that his body was transported in a coffin and arrived at the Mumbai airport in the morning. Family members were set to take the remains to their home in the upscale Jalwa Vihar area of Powai. The body will be available for final respects at their residence for one hour before the cremation, which is scheduled to take place at the Chakla electric crematorium. Captain Sabharwal, aged 56, lived with his elderly parents in Mumbai.


The Air India flight (AI-171), which was headed to London, met with disaster shortly after its departure from Ahmedabad, carrying 242 passengers and crew members.


Details of the Crash

The aircraft crashed in the vicinity of a medical college, resulting in the tragic loss of all but one passenger on board, along with 29 individuals present at the college. Captain Sabharwal and First Officer Clive Kunder were in command of the flight. According to a previous statement from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), Captain Sabharwal had accumulated 8,200 flight hours, while First Officer Kunder had 1,100 hours of experience.


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