TTT NEWS NETWORK
NEW DELHI | 13 JUNE 2025
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Ahmedabad today in the wake of the tragic plane crash that claimed numerous lives. Expressing solidarity with the affected families, Mr. Modi met those injured in the aftermath, including the lone survivor, and assured them of the nation’s unwavering support during this difficult time.
PM also chaired a review meeting at Ahmedabad Airport with top authorities to assess the ongoing relief and recovery efforts.
In separate posts on X, Shri Modi stated:
“Met those injured in the aftermath of the tragic plane crash in Ahmedabad, including the lone survivor and assured them that we are with them and their families in this tough time. The entire nation is praying for their speedy recovery.”
“Chaired a review meeting at Ahmedabad Airport with top authorities.”
PM Narendra Modi has visited the crash site in Ahmedabad today.” The scene of devastation is saddening. Met officials and teams working tirelessly in the aftermath. Our thoughts remain with those who lost their loved ones in this unimaginable tragedy,” he added.
Later in the day British High Commissioner in India also met with PM Narendra Modi.
Julia Simpson, WTTC President & CEO: ” WTTC extends its deepest sympathies to all those affected by the tragic Air India crash in Ahmedabad. “Our thoughts are with the families and loved ones of those on board, and with the local residents affected by this heartbreaking event.”
Boeing President and CEO Kelly Ortberg said, “Our deepest condolences go out to the loved ones of the passengers and crew on board Air India Flight 171, as well as everyone affected in Ahmedabad. I have spoken with Air India Chairman N. Chandrasekaran to offer our full support, and a Boeing team stands ready to support the investigation led by India’s Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau.”
Boeing will defer to India’s Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) to provide information about Air India Flight 171, in adherence with the United Nations International Civil Aviation Organization protocol known as Annex 13(opens in a new tab).
The Black Box and the DVR of the ill- fated aircraft have been recovered from the debris of the rooftop of the building today by the search team. Mr. Campbell Wilson, MD and CEO of Air India who has returned back to India diverting his flight after hearing the accident news on his way to Paris Air Show yesterday has visited the site today. He said that 100 caregivers and 40 engineers have arrived in Ahmedabad.
Mr. N. Chandra, chairman of Air India has said that investigating teams from USA and UK arrive in Ahmedabad to probe the real cause of Boeing 787 Dremaliner crash in which 241 persons out of 242 persons on board were killed yesterday , minutes after its take off. The deceased included Indian, British, Portuguese, Canadian citizens.
Veteran aviation expert of India, Subhash Goyal questioned the technical glitch of the aircraft in which both the engines failed and all of a sudden after the take off, the pilot failed to turn towards the airfield and crashed at the building. “ The pilot might have tried his level best, the aircraft has delicate computerized electronic parts with fly by wire aircrafts, and it was loaded with about ten hours of fuel, if it was a field area or road the crash could have been avoided and many passengers would have been saved instead it crashed on the building and exploded like a bomb,” added Mr. Subhash Goyal, Chairman of STIC.
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