Payout plan to victims of Air India crash exposed.
A London-bound Air India flight has gone down in flames—literally—just minutes after takeoff from Ahmedabad, killing nearly everyone on board.
Air India flight crash profiled.
Flight AI171, scheduled to land at London Gatwick at 6:25 p.m., crashed into a crowded neighborhood near Meghani Nagar in Gujarat, sparking chaos and horror.
Officials confirmed the aircraft slammed into B J Medical College’s hostel building, catching residents completely off guard in the early hours.
Of the 242 passengers, Air India revealed the breakdown: 169 Indians, 53 Brits, plus a handful of Canadian and Portuguese citizens.
Ahmedabad Police Commissioner G.S. Malik originally stated there were “no survivors,” but authorities now confirm that one person has made it out alive.
Eyewitnesses described the terrifying moment when the aircraft dropped from the sky “like a missile,” followed by a fiery explosion.
Eyewitnesses report the jet dipping “like a stone” before erupting upon impact.
More than 100 firefighters battled roaring flames; some remain hospitalized.
Triage teams reported more than 50 injured people arriving within the first hour.
Mental health services have been deployed to support traumatized hostel residents.
The path to tragedy highlighted.
Launched in 2022 under Tata ownership, Air India Flight AI171 symbolized the airline’s global resurgence.
The conglomerate bought Air India aiming to modernize fleets and overhaul safety standards.
Its advanced avionics and comforting ride were major selling points—now under scrutiny.
Whispers from inside suggest inspection gaps during the tight transition period.
Authorities have obtained the black boxes, sending them to Delhi for forensic review.
While experienced, crew fatigue and rapid scheduling may have strained safety margins.
Official responses unveiled.
“We are deeply anguished… no words can adequately express the grief,” stated Natarajan Chandrasekaran.
Narendra Modi tweeted the tragedy “has stunned and saddened us,” pledging full assistance.
UK PM Starmer called the scenes “devastating,” stressing ongoing updates on British nationals.
Trump described the Air India disaster as “one of the worst in aviation history,” emphasizing its horror and scale.
He offered condolences to Prime Minister Modi and all affected families, pledging U.S. support if needed.
From the White House, he reiterated his sympathy, calling the incident “terrible” and promising that America stands ready to assist India’s recovery efforts .
His remarks stressed both his alarm at the tragedy and a firm commitment to offer American help during this difficult time.
Tata Group’s pledge confirmed.
Now, Tata Group has announced it will pay ₹1 crore per deceased. That’s around $116,000 USD—handed out to each bereaved family in this horrific loss.
No medical bills will go unpaid, Tata states, promising full care and follow up.
In a rare gesture, the group will fund reconstruction of the BJ Medical College dorm.
The statement added the help “goes beyond words”—they vow unwavering support.
Usually compensation is mired in legal delays—this one’s swift and public.
Some praised the generosity. Others questioned if prevention could’ve mattered more.
Families demand transparency and justice.
India’s civil aviation body and Boeing reps are diving into possible mechanical failure.
Beyond payouts, they want answers—and accountability—from airline and authorities.
₹1 crore per victim: a bold, swift offer—now the world watches if that’s enough.