Tragic Incident: The Crash of Air India Flight 171
So Many Goodbyes, None Returned with an Answer
So Many Goodbyes, None Returned with an Answer
A tragic incident occurred in Ahmedabad, India, when Air India flight 171 crashed.
There were 242 passengers aboard this flight, out of which only one person survived. He told what happened in just 30 seconds.
The flight took off at 1:39 PM, but within the next 30 seconds, it crashed. When it went out of the airport boundary wall, that is, when it reached approximately 625 feet in height, it came down and crashed and was destroyed. There is a doctors' academy there, where intern doctors were having lunch.
That’s where the flight came and crashed, and according to Indian media, about 50 doctors have been transferred to different hospitals. The news coming in is very tragic, because this Air India flight, which was to depart from Ahmedabad to London, had previously arrived from Delhi to Ahmedabad. And during the flight from Delhi to Ahmedabad, the scenes appearing on social media show how bad and delicate the condition of the Air India flight was.
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Just 30 Seconds to Disaster
But now, what happened in those 30 seconds in the aircraft, and what occurred with the aircraft, the one surviving passenger who is 40 years old, his name is Vishwas Kumar, he tells. He talked to the "Hindustan Times", he says that when the aircraft took off, there was a loud explosion in the next 30 seconds. It felt like the aircraft was destroyed, and at the same moment the pilot was shouting "Mayday, Mayday, Mayday" to air traffic control.
When the aircraft crashed, after that Vishwas says that he was unconscious. Suddenly when he regained consciousness, he saw corpses around him, many people were lying dead. And according to Vishwas, his brother is not being found by him and he needs help.
It is very likely, as the signs indicate, that his brother Vijay might not be alive, perhaps he has died, perhaps he became a victim of the crash. But God saved Vishwas.
And Vishwas’s 30-second story tells us that perhaps there was some technical or mechanical fault in this Air India flight.
Viral Social Media Videos Reveal Warning Signs
Because earlier, when this flight came from Delhi to Ahmedabad, social media users who posted videos are saying that neither its AC was working, nor was there cooling, nor were lights working in this flight, and later this flight became a victim of a crash.
Now the news coming in, according to them, the former Chief Minister of Gujarat has also become a victim of this crash, and he too has died. It is being said that Vijay Rupani, who was the former The Chief Minister, he was going to London to meet his daughter, but he could not reach there and became a victim of this crash.
Were Technical Faults Already Visible?
This Air India company was previously under the Indian government, but Narendra Modi sold it to the Tata Group in 2022, and now the Tata Group is running it. It is said that Air India has existed since 1932. This is the first incident with this aircraft in which a tragedy occurred.
This aircraft was a Boeing 787-8; its manufacturers say that it is a very high-standard aircraft. It is possible that it was a pilot's error, or a technical fault due to which this accident happened, but the most heartbreaking news is that this aircraft crashed onto a hostel, and what happened after that? A series of thefts started there, meaning looting began.
The volunteers who are coming in the name of rescue, news is coming, Indian media is reporting that in the hostel where the trainee staff lived, they are stealing their jewelry, stealing their mobile phones, their other valuable items are being stolen from there.
These reports are being reported by Indian media.
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That is, there has been a tragedy of this aircraft, many families are going through this tragedy, many of their loved ones are being searched for, and look how dangerous the situation is, that those family members who came to drop their loved ones at the airport — just a few seconds later they would either be inside the airport or would have exited the airport — and they would see that the aircraft their loved ones were in has fallen down and crashed.
Tata Group’s Response and Compensation Announcement
It was just a matter of 30 seconds: the aircraft took off, went to a height of 625 feet, and then came down and crashed. Now all those videos have appeared on social media.
The Tata company has announced that each passenger will be given one crore rupees, and along with that, Tata has also announced that the doctors' hostel will be rebuilt, and the injured will be provided medical facilities. This has all been announced by Tata.
But this should be investigated — how did this aircraft crash? Whose fault was it? Was it a technical fault or some other fault? Was it a human error by the pilot? Because usually when such crashes happen, the pilot is held responsible, because the pilot is not present to tell the actual truth, even though the pilot gave a “Mayday” call three times, but when air traffic control tried to contact the pilot, there was no voice from the other side.
The pilot had around 8200 hours of flying experience, 8200 hours of flying experience, whereas his co-pilot had approximately 1100 hours of flight experience, and there were around 10 crew members with him on this flight.
169 passengers were Indian, 53 were British citizens who belonged to the UK, 7 were from Portugal, while one Canadian national was also on this flight. The news coming in is not good.
Condolences from Pakistan and Global Leaders
Condolences have been expressed from Pakistan. Nawaz Sharif, who is the former Prime Minister of Pakistan, has the image of someone who wants friendship with India, he wishes for good relations. Narendra Modi and Nawaz Sharif have had a very deep relationship. In 2015, we saw that Narendra Modi suddenly came to Pakistan, met Nawaz Sharif, celebrated his birthday, and now Nawaz Sharif has also expressed his condolences. Bilawal Bhutto also offered condolences, the Defense Minister Khawaja Asif also expressed sorrow, everyone tweeted. Aseefa Bhutto Zardari, who is the daughter of Benazir Bhutto, also offered condolences. So condolences are being expressed from Pakistan.
Eyewitness Akash Vatsa’s Truth Under Attack
But the most important thing is the video footage that has now surfaced. This video footage was posted on Twitter by a social media user named “Aakash Vatsa.” Along with the video, he wrote that he himself was also present on this flight, and he noticed that unusual things were happening on this flight.
He said in the video that they were trying to turn on the LED, but it wasn’t working. They were trying to turn on the lights, but their buttons were not working. In the video of the AC, it can be seen that when the flight was coming from Delhi to Ahmedabad, passengers were fanning themselves with magazines because the AC was not working. All these were unusual things which Aakash Vatsa tweeted and posted.
In the videos, it is shown that the TV screens were also not working, the button to call the crew was also not working, nothing was working, not even the light. He says:
“Look, this is the service you are providing. And as always, this is why Air India is counted among the worst airlines in the world. The AC is still not working, and today in Delhi there is extreme heat. This is a Dreamliner 787, and I am drenched in sweat. We’ve been sitting here for the past 15 minutes, and nothing is happening, the remote is not working, nothing is working. I don’t know what’s happening.”
After posting these videos, Aakash faced questions on social media, he was trolled, especially by BJP officials, employees, and supporters of Narendra Modi who raised questions on him. Then Aakash posted his boarding card, and tried to prove that he was present on that flight.
The Only Survivor Speaks Out
Now on social media, Rahul Gandhi also expressed condolences, expressed sorrow, then Rahul Gandhi tweeted in which he expressed grief and sorrow, and said that this is a tragic incident. So Modi’s followers began telling Rahul Gandhi that if Aakash had been on that flight, he would have died. Rahul Gandhi is smartly raising questions,
because Modi should answer. Questions are being asked to Modi. Indian planes crash, they are not acknowledged, and even after this accident, Modi only tweets four lines. If there really is a big inquiry, or if someone should be held responsible
Frequently Asked Questions (F.A.Q.)
Q1: What is the compensation for victims of the Air India Flight 171 crash?A1: Tata Group has announced a compensation of 1 crore per victim. Families may also be eligible to file a wrongful death lawsuit or claim through aviation accident insurance for additional support.
Q2: Can families sue Air India for negligence or technical failure?
A2: Yes, families can file an airline negligence claim with the help of an aviation accident lawyer, especially if evidence shows poor aircraft maintenance or pilot error.
Q3: Is travel insurance helpful in airline crashes?
A3: Absolutely. Travel insurance for international flights often covers death, injury, and trip interruption. Victims or families should contact their travel insurance providers for claim procedures.
Q4: How are airline crash investigations conducted in India?
A4: The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) and other aviation bodies investigate crashes using black box data, pilot logs, and technical audits. Final reports are made public.
Q5: Are survivors entitled to financial compensation?
A5: Yes, survivors of aviation accidents can file for personal injury claims, emotional trauma damages, and medical expense reimbursement through legal and insurance channels.
Q6: What role does airline safety rating play before booking a flight?
A6: Passengers should check an airline's aviation safety record, maintenance audits, and fleet age. This can reduce the risk and also help with flight accident insurance coverage.
Q7: Does the privatization of Air India affect passenger rights?
A7: After Tata Group took over in 2022, consumer protection in private airlines has become a major topic. Passengers can still exercise their rights under international aviation law.
Q8: How can international passengers file a claim after a crash?
A8: Foreign nationals can hire an aviation law firm or seek help from their embassy. Claims can be filed for flight crash compensation, repatriation, and loss of personal belongings.
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