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According to ATC, when it tried to contact the plane back, there was no response: Secretary of Civil Aviation Samir Kumar Sinha

Economic Times · 1d

In a tragic incident, Air India flight 171 crashed shortly after departure in Medhaninagar, killing all 242 people on board. According to Secretary of Civil Aviation, Samir Kumar Sinha, Ahmedabad ATC lost contact with the plane following a "May Day" call. The aircraft started losing altitude after reaching 650 feet. Investigation efforts, including studying the plane's black box, are underway to determine the crash’s cause, while condolences are extended to affected families.