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NDTV
3 days ago
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- NDTV
"Not Satisfied": Air India Plane Crash Victim's Father Demands Strict Action
Mehsana (Gujarat): The father of Sanket Goswami, a 19-year-old student who died in last month's Air India AI171 crash, stated that he was "not satisfied" with the preliminary investigation report released by the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB), and requested the government to conduct a "thorough investigation". He also urged the government to take strict action against those responsible for the incident. Sanket's father, Atul Goswami, told ANI, "My son was 19 years old... My family is living under such difficult circumstances. We used to rely on my son a lot. He was going to London for three years to get his degree. Our whole family relied on him... We are not satisfied with the report. We request the government to conduct a thorough investigation and strict action be taken against the responsible parties..." The AI171 crash took place on June 12, when the London-bound Air India Boeing 787-8 aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad's Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport. The aircraft hit a hostel building at BJ Medical College, killing 241 of the 242 people on board. Among the victims was former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani. It is one of the worst air disasters in India in recent years. On Friday, the AAIB released its preliminary report into the crash. It described a critical situation that developed just 90 seconds after takeoff, when both engines shut down unexpectedly during the climb. This led to a loss of thrust and a rapid drop in altitude. Flight data from the aircraft's Enhanced Airborne Flight Recorder (EAFR) showed that the fuel cutoff switches for both engines were accidentally moved from RUN to CUTOFF within one second of each other, shortly after takeoff. One pilot was heard asking the other, "Why did you cut off?" to which the response came, "I did not." The sudden shutdown caused the Ram Air Turbine (RAT) to deploy, but the aircraft began losing height immediately and could not stay in the air without engine power. According to the AAIB, the pilots tried to relight both engines by switching the fuel systems back on. While Engine 1 started to recover, Engine 2 did not stabilise. Even though the aircraft briefly reached 180 knots, it continued to descend. The final distress call, a "MAYDAY", was sent at 08:09 UTC, seconds before the crash.
India Gazette
3 days ago
- General
- India Gazette
"Not satisfied": AI171 crash victim's father demands deeper probe, stricter action
Mehsana (Gujarat) [India], July 13 (ANI): The father of Sanket Goswami, a 19-year-old student who died in last month's Air India AI171 crash, stated that he was 'not satisfied' with the preliminary investigation report released by the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB), and requested the government to conduct a 'thorough investigation'. He also urged the government to take strict action against those responsible for the incident. Sanket's father, Atul Goswami, told ANI, 'My son was 19 years old... My family is living under such difficult circumstances. We used to rely on my son a lot. He was going to London for three years to get his degree. Our whole family relied on him... We are not satisfied with the report. We request the government to conduct a thorough investigation and strict action be taken against the responsible parties...' The AI171 crash took place on June 12, when the London-bound Air India Boeing 787-8 aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad's Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport. The aircraft hit a hostel building at BJ Medical College, killing 241 of the 242 people on board. Among the victims was former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani. It is one of the worst air disasters in India in recent years. On Friday, the AAIB released its preliminary report into the crash. It described a critical situation that developed just 90 seconds after takeoff, when both engines shut down unexpectedly during the climb. This led to a loss of thrust and a rapid drop in altitude. Flight data from the aircraft's Enhanced Airborne Flight Recorder (EAFR) showed that the fuel cutoff switches for both engines were accidentally moved from RUN to CUTOFF within one second of each other, shortly after takeoff. One pilot was heard asking the other, 'Why did you cut off?' to which the response came, 'I did not.' The sudden shutdown caused the Ram Air Turbine (RAT) to deploy, but the aircraft began losing height immediately and could not stay in the air without engine power. According to the AAIB, the pilots tried to relight both engines by switching the fuel systems back on. While Engine 1 started to recover, Engine 2 did not stabilise. Even though the aircraft briefly reached 180 knots, it continued to descend. The final distress call, a 'MAYDAY', was sent at 08:09 UTC, seconds before the crash. (ANI)
Time of India
3 days ago
- General
- Time of India
'Not satisfied…': Air India crash victim's kin rejects AAIB report, demands thorough probe
The AI 171 crash took place on June 12, when the London-bound Air India Boeing 787-8 aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad's Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport. The aircraft hit a hostel building at BJ Medical College, killing 241 of the 242 people on board. On Friday, the AAIB released its preliminary report into the crash. It described a critical situation that developed just 90 seconds after takeoff, when both engines shut down unexpectedly during the climb. This led to a loss of thrust and a rapid drop in altitude. The father of Sanket Goswami, a 19-year-old student who died in last month's Air India AI 171 crash, stated that he was "not satisfied" with the preliminary investigation report released by the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau, and requested the government to conduct a "thorough investigation". Show more Show less
Time of India
3 days ago
- General
- Time of India
"Not satisfied": AI171 crash victim's father demands deeper probe, stricter action
The father of Sanket Goswami, a 19-year-old student who died in last month's Air India AI171 crash, stated that he was "not satisfied" with the preliminary investigation report released by the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB), and requested the government to conduct a "thorough investigation". He also urged the government to take strict action against those responsible for the incident. Sanket's father, Atul Goswami, told ANI, "My son was 19 years old... My family is living under such difficult circumstances. We used to rely on my son a lot. He was going to London for three years to get his degree. Our whole family relied on him... We are not satisfied with the report. We request the government to conduct a thorough investigation and strict action be taken against the responsible parties..." The AI171 crash took place on June 12, when the London-bound Air India Boeing 787-8 aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad's Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport. The aircraft hit a hostel building at BJ Medical College, killing 241 of the 242 people on board. Among the victims was former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani. It is one of the worst air disasters in India in recent years. On Friday, the AAIB released its preliminary report into the crash. It described a critical situation that developed just 90 seconds after takeoff, when both engines shut down unexpectedly during the climb. This led to a loss of thrust and a rapid drop in altitude. Live Events Flight data from the aircraft's Enhanced Airborne Flight Recorder (EAFR) showed that the fuel cutoff switches for both engines were accidentally moved from RUN to CUTOFF within one second of each other, shortly after takeoff. One pilot was heard asking the other, "Why did you cut off?" to which the response came, "I did not." The sudden shutdown caused the Ram Air Turbine (RAT) to deploy, but the aircraft began losing height immediately and could not stay in the air without engine power. According to the AAIB, the pilots tried to relight both engines by switching the fuel systems back on. While Engine 1 started to recover, Engine 2 did not stabilise. Even though the aircraft briefly reached 180 knots, it continued to descend. The final distress call, a "MAYDAY", was sent at 08:09 UTC, seconds before the crash.
Canada Standard
13-06-2025
- Politics
- Canada Standard
"Had worked very hard to get to study in London": Family member of boy killed in Ahmedabad plane crash
Mehsana (Gujarat) [India], June 13 (ANI): Sanket Goswami was among the 241 passengers who were killed in the deadly crash of the Air India flight 171 that took place near Ahmedabad's Sardar Vallabhai Patel International Airport. Goswami was headed to London for his studies. A family member stated that the young student leaves behind his younger sister and was the only son of his father. 'My nephew lost his only son, Sanket Goswami. He was going to London to study. He had worked very hard to get to study in London and was very got the message of the crash the moment we reached our home...' the family member said, speaking to the media. Earlier in the day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the Ahmedabad Civil Hospital and met Vishwash Kumar Ramesh, the lone person who miraculously survived the plane crash. Kumar, a British national of Indian origin, was seated in row 11 at the left window seat in the flight's economy class section that's positioned right behind an emergency exit. There were 169 Indian nationals, 53 British nationals, seven Portuguese nationals, and one Canadian national on board the crashed plane, airline authorities said. The Prime Minister, who arrived in the city earlier today, also met with others admitted in the same hospital, with injuries sustained after the Air India flight to London crashed, soon after it took off from the Ahmedabad International Airport, into a medical college complex in Meghaninagar nearby. Before arriving at the hospital, PM Modi inspected the plane crash site and took stock of the ground situation. He also held a review meeting with the officials at the airport in Ahmedabad The Prime Minister took to X to share photos of him inspecting the crash site.' Visited the crash site in Ahmedabad today. The scene of devastation is saddening. Met officials and teams are working tirelessly in the aftermath. Our thoughts remain with those who lost their loved ones in this unimaginable tragedy,' PM Modi posted on X. He also posted, 'We are all devastated by the air tragedy in Ahmedabad. The loss of so many lives in such a sudden and heartbreaking manner is beyond words. Condolences to all the bereaved families. We understand their pain and also know that the void left behind will be felt for years to come. Om Shanti.' (ANI)
