Politics of Work
Politics of Work
June 13, 2025 at 03:06 AM
Almost every major air crash in India has involved either Air India or Indian Airlines — whether under government control or now with the Tata Group. Air India / Indian Airlines — a name that's becoming a curse to passenger safety and public trust. 💔🛑 As per international law (Montreal Convention), each victim is entitled to compensation of up to ₹1.8 crore — or more if negligence is proven. ⚖️ Will they pay? Will the prestigious Tata Group step up this time? 🛩️ *Major Airline Crashes in India* *Air India / Air India Express* Flight AI‑171 (latest, June 12, 2025): Boeing 787 that crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick — ~240 onboard, 1 survivor so far . Flight IX‑1344 (August 7, 2020): Boeing 737‑800 overshot Kozhikode runway in heavy rain — 21 killed, 169 survived . Flight IX‑812 (May 22, 2010): Boeing 737‑800 overshot runway at Mangalore — 158 killed, 8 survived . Flight 855 (January 1, 1978): Boeing 747 crashed into Arabian Sea after takeoff from Mumbai — 213 fatalities, 0 survivors . Flight 403 (June 21, 1982): Crash at Sahar Airport, Mumbai — fatalities (exact number varies). Flight 182 (June 23, 1985): Mumbai-London flight bombed off Ireland — 329 killed . Flight 101 (November 1, 1979): Crashed after takeoff from Mumbai — all onboard killed . *Indian Airlines* Flight 605 (February 14, 1990): Airbus A320 crashed landing in Bangalore — 92 killed . Flight 113 (October 19, 1988): Boeing 737 crashed near Ahmedabad — 133 out of 135 onboard killed . Flight 491 (April 26, 1993): Crashed after takeoff in Aurangabad — 55 killed . Flight 403 (1978): Also involved earlier Indian Airlines crash at same airport . *Alliance Air* Flight 7412 (July 17, 2000): Boeing 737 crashed near Patna — 55 onboard + 5 on ground died . *International Collision* Charkhi Dadri mid-air collision (November 12, 1996): Saudia and Kazakhstan Airlines collided — 349 fatalities; deadliest aviation accident in India .
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