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.