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Ahmedabad Crash Investigation in Full Swing, but Time for Answers Stretches

Herald Bureau2 weeks ago2 weeks ago03 mins

The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB), alongside the US National Transportation Safety Board, UK’s Air Accidents Investigation Branch, and Boeing, is leading the probe under International Civil Aviation Organization protocols. A critical breakthrough came when the flight data recorder was recovered from the hostel’s rooftop within 28 hours. Decoding it could reveal why the aircraft failed to gain lift, as suggested by retired Air Chief Marshal Arup Raha. Investigators are exploring mechanical failure, pilot error, or sabotage, with the National Investigation Agency assisting.

Disaster in the Skies: Human Failure or Technical Failure?

Herald Bureau2 weeks ago2 weeks ago04 mins

he aircraft, carrying 169 Indian, 53 British, seven Portuguese, and one Canadian national, issued a Mayday call seconds after departing at 1:39 p.m. IST, but communication ceased abruptly. Flightradar24 data shows the plane reached just 625 feet before plummeting into Meghani Nagar’s residential area, erupting into a fireball fueled by 125,000 liters of jet fuel.

Devastating Plane Crash in South Korea leaves 179 killed

Herald Bureau6 months ago6 months ago02 mins

Rescue teams have been working tirelessly to locate and assist survivors. So far, 33 bodies have been recovered, and two individuals—a passenger and a crew member—have been pulled alive from the wreckage. The National Fire Agency has deployed a robust emergency response, including fire trucks and helicopters, to extinguish the blaze and aid in rescue efforts.