Air India’s South‑Asian Tragedy: A Flight That Never Made It Past the Horizon
When a London‑bound Air India aircraft took off from Ahmedabad, the world should have felt the thrill of a routine journey. Instead, the plane slammed onto the ground just five minutes later, claiming every single soul on board – a total of 242 people – and leaving the city in shock.
Who Were the Pilots?
- Captain Sumeet Sabharwal – a seasoned Line Training Captain with 8,200 flying hours. He was at the helm.
- First Officer Clive Kunder – a cooperative wingman with 1,100 flight hours assisting him.
Who Was on Board?
The unfortunate flight carried 232 passengers—including two tiny infants—and 12 crew members. Among the veteran cabin crew were Shradha Dhavan and Aparna Mahadik. Other crew members on duty that day included Saineeta Chakravarti, Nganthoi Kongbrailatpam Sharma, Deepak Pathak, Maithili Patil, Irfan Shaikh, Lamnunthem Singson, Roshni Songhare Rajendra, and Manisha Thapa.
The Aftermath
Local police investigators recover 204 bodies immediately, and the official consensus is that all aboard perished. Meanwhile, several brave souls on the ground succumbed to severe injuries. The tragedy reverberates across the Indian skies – a stark reminder that safety matters more than the rush to Heathrow.
Remembering Those We Lost
We keep the memories of every passenger and crew member alive. Let’s hope the investigation uncovers the truth so that such a disastrous incident never happens again.
Stay tuned for further updates as the investigation proceeds.
