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Ahmedabad tragedy: What led to Air India plane crash? AAIB submits preliminary report to government based on initial findings

IndiaTimes Tuesday, 8 July 2025 ()
The AAIB submitted its preliminary report on the Air India AI-171 crash in Ahmedabad to the civil aviation ministry. A Parliament committee will discuss the crash and aviation safety, focusing on fee regulation. The London-bound flight crashed shortly after takeoff on June 12, killing 241 of 242 onboard, including former Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani.
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Air India crash: AAIB to release preliminary report this week; global experts aiding probe

The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) is set to release its preliminary report this week concerning the Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad on June..
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Parliament panel quizzes aviation brass: MPs seek updates on AI-171 crash probe; raise alarm over airfare surge

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Ahmedabad Plane Crash EXCLUSIVE Ground Report| Minister of Civil Aviation Reveals What Led to Crash [Video]

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In an exclusive ground report from New Delhi, Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu has revealed crucial details about the tragic Ahmedabad plane crash that claimed multiple lives. The Minister confirmed that the flight, carrying 242 passengers, issued a mayday signal moments after takeoff before losing contact with air traffic control. The aircraft, which had flown from Paris to Delhi and onward to Ahmedabad, crashed just 2 km from the airport in Medhani Nagar. A high-level independent probe has been launched, with the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) examining the technical causes. The black box has been recovered, and DNA testing is underway to identify victims. #AhmedabadPlaneCrash #AirIndiaCrash #PlaneCrashNews #GujaratPlaneCrash #AhmedabadCrash2025 #AirIndiaTragedy #PassengerPlaneCrash #IndiaPlaneCrash #AhmedabadAirportCrash #PlaneCrashLiveUpdates #CivilAviationIndia #BlackBoxRecovered #FlightDisasterIndia #AviationAccident #CrashInvestigation

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BREAKING: Russian Aircraft CRASHES Near Home in Tatarstan | Ukraine Link? Jet Circled for an Hour [Video]

BREAKING: Russian Aircraft CRASHES Near Home in Tatarstan | Ukraine Link? Jet Circled for an Hour

A training aircraft, reported to be a Cessna 337 Skymaster, has crashed in Tatarstan, Russia, narrowly avoiding a direct impact with a private residential house on Monday. This developing story has raised urgent questions as an investigation into the cause of the crash gets underway. So far, authorities have confirmed that there are no casualties reported from the incident. According to dramatic eyewitness accounts, the plane was seen circling the area for approximately one hour before it ultimately crashed. This unusual behaviour is a key focus for investigators who are now working to determine the cause of the malfunction. While official confirmation of the aircraft model is still pending, multiple reports point to it being a Cessna 337 Skymaster, a light twin-engine plane used for both civilian and military purposes. The Cessna 337 is known for its distinctive push-pull engine configuration. Worryingly, this model has a documented history of accidents linked to issues such as engine failure, stalls, and fuel mismanagement. Investigators will be meticulously reviewing the aircraft's maintenance records, the pilot's actions in the moments before the incident, and the prevailing weather conditions to piece together what went wrong. Stay tuned to Oneindia News for the latest updates on this breaking story. #PlaneCrashRussia #AirDisaster #FlightFailure #AircraftCrash #RussiaPlaneCrash #BreakingNews #Russia #Tatarstan #Cessna #PlaneCrash #AircraftCrash #WorldNews #LatestNews #OneindiaNews Also Read Air India Crash: Black Box Data Successfully Retrieved, Probe Underway To Determine Cause Of Tragedy :: https://www.oneindia.com/india/air-india-crash-black-box-data-successfully-retrieved-probe-underway-to-divulge-cause-of-tragedy-7783765.html?ref=DMDesc Ahmedabad Plane Crash: Metal Rods From Past Surgeries, Procedures Helped Identify Charred Bodies, Says MLA :: https://www.oneindia.com/india/ahmedabad-plane-crash-metal-rods-from-past-surgeries-procedures-helped-identify-charred-bodies-sa-7780915.html?ref=DMDesc Air India Begins ₹25 Lakh Compensation To Ahmedabad Crash Victims' Kin As DNA Identification Continues :: https://www.oneindia.com/india/air-india-begins-25-lakh-compensation-to-ahmedabad-crash-victims-kin-as-dna-identification-continu-7779507.html?ref=DMDesc ~GR.125~HT.408~ED.103~

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Ahmedabad crash fallout: DGCA directs AI & IndiGo to conduct post trauma workshops for 'worried' crew members

Following the tragic AI 171 crash, the DGCA has directed Air India and IndiGo to conduct mental health workshops for flight crews due to the significant..
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Air India pilot suffers medical emergency before take-off: AI2414 Bengaluru-Delhi flight delayed, standby crew deployed

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Vijay Rupani Vijay Rupani Chief Minister of Gujarat from 2016 to 2021

Friend of victim Vijay Rupani says accident is 'very tragic' [Video]

Friend of victim Vijay Rupani says accident is 'very tragic'

ITV News speaks to a friend of a passenger onboard the Air India flight that crashed in Ahmedabad. Dhirendra Kanabar is a friend of the former chief minister for Gujarat, Vijay Rupani, who is reported to have died in the crash and says the accident is "very tragic". Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

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Starmer confirms no rise in income tax, NI or VAT [Video]

Starmer confirms no rise in income tax, NI or VAT

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer confirms he stands by Labour’s manifesto pledge not to raise income tax, national insurance or VAT. Asked by Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch in Parliament if the promise still holds, Starmer simply replies: “Yes.” Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

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Macron presses for recognition of Palestine as path to peace [Video]

Macron presses for recognition of Palestine as path to peace

Emmanuel Macron pressed for recognition of Palestinian statehood in an address to the UK’s Parliament, saying it was the “only path to peace”. The French president said a ceasefire was a matter of “absolute urgency” and that a two-state solution would bring security to the region. President Macron said: I want to be clear, calling today for a ceasefire in Gaza without any condition". Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

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Starmer and Macron lay wreaths at Churchill statue [Video]

Starmer and Macron lay wreaths at Churchill statue

Sir Keir Starmer and Emmanuel Macron laid wreaths by the statue of Sir Winston Churchill in Westminster following the French President’s address to Parliament. The pair travelled by car from the Palace of Westminster to the statue in Parliament Square, where they laid two wreaths before a British Army bugler played The Last Post. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

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Bharat Ratna for Dalai Lama: All-party MPs write to Centre; pitch for monk's Parliament speech

Indian MPs from various parties are backing the Dalai Lama. They want him to receive the Bharat Ratna. The MPs also want him to address the Parliament. They..
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Gujarat Gujarat State in western India

Vehicles plunge into river after bridge collapse in India, leaving several dead [Video]

Vehicles plunge into river after bridge collapse in India, leaving several dead

Vehicles plunge into river after bridge collapse in India, leaving several dead At least nine people have died after a bridge collapsed in Gujarat’s Vadodara district, where heavy rains have battered western India in recent days. READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2025/07/09/vehicles-plunge-into-river-after-bridge-collapse-in-india-leaving-several-dead Let the pictures do the talking: subscribe to No Comment No Comment is brought to you by euronews, the most watched news channel in Europe.

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Watch: Rescue teams try to pull out truck after Gujarat bridge collapse; 10 dead, several injured

In Gujarat's Vadodara district, a section of the Gambhira Bridge collapsed, causing a truck, van, and car to fall into the Mahisagar River. Rescue teams are..
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How were 141 people killed in Morbi? Earlier incidents of bridge collapse in Gujarat

Gujarat has witnessed numerous tragic incidents of bridge collapse over the last decade or so. Many people were killed, and the state government of the day..
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BREAKING: Gujarat Bridge COLLAPSE Kills 3 As Vehicles DROP Into River | 3 DEAD, Road Link Snapped [Video]

BREAKING: Gujarat Bridge COLLAPSE Kills 3 As Vehicles DROP Into River | 3 DEAD, Road Link Snapped

A major tragedy has struck Gujarat after the Gambhira bridge, a crucial link connecting Anand and Vadodara, collapsed on Wednesday. At least three people have lost their lives in the incident, which saw multiple vehicles, including a truck and a tanker, fall into the Mahisagar River below. The shocking collapse has brought traffic to a complete standstill, severing a vital transportation route in the state. Gujarat Minister Rushikesh Patel officially confirmed the death toll, stating, “Three persons killed in bridge collapse in Vadodara district.” Emergency services and disaster response teams were rushed to the spot to conduct search and rescue operations. This incident raises serious questions about infrastructure safety and maintenance protocols. The collapse has led to significant disruption for commuters and commercial transport between the key districts of Anand and Vadodara. Authorities are working to clear the debris and assess the full extent of the damage while rerouting traffic to prevent further chaos. According to Minister Patel, the bridge was originally constructed in 1985. He added that its maintenance was carried out periodically as and when required, a statement that will likely come under intense scrutiny as investigations begin to determine the exact cause of this fatal structural failure. Oneindia News is tracking all the latest developments on this story. #GujaratBridgeCollapse #GujaratNews #BreakingNews #IndiaNews #GujaratBridgeCollapse #GujaratNews #BreakingNews #IndiaNews #Anand #Vadodara #BridgeCollapse #MahisagarRiver #OneindiaNews #LatestNews

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Boy, 12, dies after fire at flat in London

An investigation has begun into a fatal fire at a flat in Lewisham in southeast London in which a 12-year-old boy has died.
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Brigitte Macron Snubs Emmanuel Again!—Rejects Hand on International Stage | Major Relationship Drama [Video]

Brigitte Macron Snubs Emmanuel Again!—Rejects Hand on International Stage | Major Relationship Drama

Brigitte Macron leaves President Emmanuel Macron hanging once again! During their recent state visit to London, cameras caught the French First Lady flat-out refusing her husband’s hand as he tried to help her down the plane stairs. This latest snub follows a string of public spats, fueling rumors of deep tension in the Macron marriage. Body language experts warn this isn’t just playful — it’s a power move. With mounting pressure on Macron at home, could this personal drama become a political disaster? Watch the full awkward moment and the reaction it’s sparking worldwide! #BrigitteMacron #EmmanuelMacron #MacronSnub #FrenchPolitics #StateVisitDrama #FirstLadyControversy #MacronMarriage #RelationshipDrama #PoliticalScandal #BodyLanguage #InternationalNews #RoyalAirForce #ViralMoments ~PR.274~HT.408~ED.420~

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Guess Who This Lil' Girl With Pigtails Turned Into!

Before this sweet lil' kid with pigtails turned into a radio deejay and TV personality, she was just growing up in Bristol, London, loving the color pink ... and..
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Heatwave likely killed 263 people in London - study

An extra 263 Londoners likely died in the recent heatwave, according to stark new estimates.
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Starmer and Macron lay wreaths at de Gaulle statue [Video]

Starmer and Macron lay wreaths at de Gaulle statue

Sir Keir Starmer and President Emmanuel Macron lay wreaths at the statue of General Charles de Gaulle in Carlton Gardens in London. Joined by Lady Victoria Starmer and Brigitte Macron, the ceremony forms part of day one of the French President’s state visit to the UK. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

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