Key Facts
• On June 12, a passenger plane carrying 242 people crashed near Ahmedabad Airport.
• The Air India flight crashed into a residential area shortly after takeoff.
• 241 passengers and crew members died, with one passenger surviving.
• At least 24 local residents were killed, bringing the total death toll to 265.
• The survivor described waking up surrounded by bodies, calling the experience terrifying.
• The crash occurred approximately 30 seconds after takeoff.
• Authorities are analyzing the recovered black box to determine the cause of the crash.
Summary
A tragic plane crash occurred on June 12 near Ahmedabad Airport in western India. The Air India flight, carrying 242 passengers and crew, crashed into a residential area shortly after takeoff, resulting in 265 fatalities, including 24 local residents. Only one passenger survived, recounting the harrowing scene of bodies scattered around. The crash happened within 30 seconds of takeoff, and authorities are urgently investigating the cause by analyzing the black box. This incident highlights the devastating impact of aviation accidents on both passengers and local communities.
