Govt Announces Formation Of High-Level Committee To Probe Air India Plane Crash

Air India Ahmedabad Plane Crash: The Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) on Saturday informed about the constitution of a High-Level Multi-disciplinary Committee to examine the causes of the tragic crash of Air India flight AI-171 on Thursday (June 12) in Ahmedabad, claiming over 260 lives. The Committee will also examine the current Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and guidelines issued to prevent and handle such events.

The aircraft had taken off from the airport at 1:38 pm and was travelling from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick when it crashed into BJ Medical College's building. In the horrific incident, not only did passengers lose their lives, but several deaths of people in the building were also reported.

The Committee will also suggest comprehensive guidelines for dealing with incidents like the Air India aircraft crash.