di Oliver Reynolds
The aircraft had departed from Mumbai and was en route to London. Pilots are believed to have deliberately shut down the engines. All 211 people on board have died.
A devastating plane crash struck India early Monday morning, as a passenger aircraft en route to London went down near the city of Ahmedabad. The flight, which had taken off from Mumbai, lost contact with air traffic control shortly before the crash.
Authorities have confirmed that all 211 people on board—including passengers and crew—have perished. According to initial reports, flight data suggests that the aircraft’s engines were manually shut down mid-air by the cockpit crew, though investigators caution that it is too early to draw definitive conclusions.
Emergency teams were dispatched swiftly to the crash site, located just 12 kilometers from Ahmedabad’s international airport. Wreckage was found scattered across a wide area, with the plane reportedly bursting into flames upon impact.
India’s Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has launched a formal inquiry in coordination with international aviation bodies, including the UK’s Civil Aviation Authority. Both black boxes have been recovered and will be analyzed to determine the exact sequence of events.
The Prime Minister of India expressed deep sorrow over the tragedy, offering condolences to the victims’ families. “We are committed to uncovering the truth behind this horrific incident,” he stated in a public address.
The circumstances surrounding the apparent shutdown of the engines have raised questions about pilot intent and possible technical anomalies. While authorities have not ruled out any hypotheses, they are treating all angles with utmost seriousness, including the possibility of a deliberate act.
As the investigation unfolds, air travel authorities worldwide are watching closely, given the potential implications for aviation safety protocols.
(Associated Medias) – All rights reserved
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