One Survivor Found in Ahmedabad Plane Crash
In a shocking turn of events, a man has been found alive after the deadly plane crash in Ahmedabad, India, which was previously believed to have killed everyone onboard. The update came from Ahmedabad Police Commissioner G.S. Malik, who confirmed the information while speaking to news agency ANI.
Earlier Reports Claimed No Survivors
NDTV was among the media sites that stated that no one survived the collision few hours prior to this declaration. That update was based on initial findings from the crash site. But now, Ahmedabad police have officially stated that one person did survive the crash.
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Survivor Seen Walking After the Crash
According to the report, the survivor was sitting in seat 11A. He was seen walking around the crash site, wearing a white T-shirt and dark-coloured pants that were slightly burned. Although his injuries have not been fully described, he was reportedly rescued alive from the scene.
So far, detailed information about his condition has not been released, and his identity is still unknown. Authorities are continuing to investigate and verify the facts.
Crash Footage Shows Plane Shaking Before Impact
A video of the crash has gone viral online. In the video, the aircraft can be seen shaking and wobbling just after takeoff from the runway. The plane crashes severely a few moments later, striking a nearby medical college hostel.
Expert Suspects Bird Strike Caused the Crash
An aviation expert told NDTV that the likely cause of the crash was a bird strike. He said that the plane was hit by multiple birds just after take-off, causing the engines to fail.
“The aircraft lost the power it needed to fully take off,” the expert said. “Even though the pilot tried his best, the plane could not gain altitude and went down.”
Former Pilot Explains What May Have Happened
Captain Saurav Bhatnagar, a former pilot and aviation analyst, explained further:
“It looks like both engines failed after being hit by several birds. The takeoff itself was smooth, but before the landing gear was pulled in, the aircraft started going down. That’s usually a sign of engine failure or loss of lift power. We will know the exact cause after a full investigation.”
Flight Details and Passenger List
The aircraft had taken off from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad. It was heading to Gatwick Airport in London, United Kingdom.
There was total of 242 people onboard, including:
- 232 regular passengers
- 10 crew members
- Their nationalities were as follows:
- 169 Indian citizens
- 53 British citizens
- 7 Portuguese citizens
- 1 Canadian citizen
Aircraft Crashed into Medical College Hostel
After take-off, the aircraft crashed into the hostel building of a medical college, causing additional casualties and damage. There is concern that some medical students may have died or been injured in the crash, but full details are still being gathered.
Investigation Ongoing
Investigators are still looking into what caused the collision, who survived, and how much of an impact it had on the neighbourhood. India and the rest of the world have been shocked by this terrible event.
Source: The Daily Campus
