Sources close to ex-CM Vijay Rupani’s family revealed that the former chief minister was en route to London to bring back his wife, Anjaliben Rupani
India’s skies scarred by crashes: From Charkhi Dadri collision to Ahmedabad Air India crash, a timeline of deadliest aviation disasters
A recent Air India crash near Ahmedabad highlights India’s history of air disasters. Past incidents include the 2020 Kozhikode crash and the 2010 Mangaluru accident. The 1996 Charkhi Dadri mid-air collision remains the worst. Other crashes involved pilot error, weather, and infrastructure issues. These tragedies led to safety improvements and stricter protocols in Indian aviation.
Ahmedabad Air India flight crash: Full passenger list released, includes ex-CM Vijay Rupani
Air India flight AI 171, a Boeing 787 Dreamliner, tragically crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad en route to London, carrying 242 passengers and crew, including former Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani. The flight encountered a catastrophic failure, prompting immediate rescue operations and a formal investigation by DGCA and Boeing.
Terrifying first footage emerges from Air India crash in Ahmedabad
A devastating Air India Dreamliner crash near Ahmedabad airport has claimed lives shortly after takeoff. The London-bound flight AI171, carrying 242 people, crashed in a residential area, triggering a massive explosion. Rescue operations are underway, with NDRF teams deployed and Gujarat CM directing immediate assistance.
Ahmedabad Air India crash: Former Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani among passengers
Former Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani was onboard the Air India flight AI171 that tragically crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad airport, bound for London Gatwick. The Boeing 787 Dreamliner, carrying 242 people, crashed in the Meghani area, triggering extensive rescue operations hampered by a post-crash fire intensified by the heavy fuel load.
Ahmedabad Plane Crash: Home Minister Amit Shah Speaks To Gujarat CM, Assures Assistance
Ahmedabad Plane Crash: Amit Shah on Thursday spoke to Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and assured assistance to state.
Ahmedabad Plane Crash: Former Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani On Board Flight To London
An Air India flight bound for London crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad, with 232 passengers onboard, including former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani.
Air India Ahmedabad-London flight crashes near airport in Meghani area
An Air India Ahmedabad-London flight crashed shortly after takeoff from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad. The aircraft went down in the Meghani area, sending a dark plume of smoke visible for kilometers. Emergency services have rushed to the scene. As of now, there’s no official confirmation on casualties or the cause of the crash.