Ahmedabad Plane Crash Claims 242 Lives – Report by New India Abroad

The Ahmedabad Plane Crash has shocked the nation, claiming 242 lives, including former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani. The Air India flight AI-171, a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, crashed just five minutes after takeoff from Ahmedabad airport on June 12. Co-pilot Clive Kunder, originally from Karnataka and residing in Mumbai, was among the victims. With 1,100 flying hours, his loss has deeply saddened the aviation community. New India Abroad continues to cover this national tragedy, offering timely updates and in-depth reporting on the incident and the lives affected by this catastrophic event.

 

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