hour, my thoughts are with everyone affected by it. Have been in touch with Ministers and authorities who are working to assist those affected.”

High-Level Probe Underway-

On Thursday, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu also visited the crash site to assess the situation. Minister Kinjarapu confirmed that the Centre has constituted a high-level committee to investigate the cause of the crash.

Only One Survivor from the Crash-

Of the 242 people on board, only one—a British national of Indian origin—survived. The crash occurred just seconds after flight AI 171 departed for London Gatwick from Ahmedabad around 1:30 PM on Thursday.

Aircraft Crashes into Medical College Quarters-

Officials reported that the aircraft lost altitude soon after takeoff and crashed into the residential quarters of doctors at BJ Medical College in Meghaninagar. The crash triggered a massive blaze, with thick black smoke rising into the sky.


‘Mayday’ Call Sent Before Crash-

Air Traffic Control officials confirmed that the pilot issued a ‘Mayday’ distress call, indicating a full-scale emergency. Experts suggest that a bird strike or dual engine thrust failure could be possible causes, based on early visual evidence.

Rescue and Medical Response-

Grim visuals from the site showed rescue teams retrieving bodies from the wreckage while several injured victims, many with burn injuries, were rushed to the nearby city civil hospital.