Ahmedabad Plane Crash: 133 out of 135 died… The most horrific accident happened in 1988, only 2 passengers survived

The incident of Air India flight crash near Ahmedabad airport in 2025 has reminded us of the horrific plane crash of 1988. Know what happened in that accident of 1988, in which 133 people lost their lives.

Ahmedabad Plane Crash: In a horrific accident today Thursday afternoon, Air India flight AI-171, which was flying from Ahmedabad to London, crashed shortly after take-off in Meghnagar area. There were 242 passengers on board the plane . The accident has been confirmed by the state police control room. As soon as the plane fell, it caught fire and there was chaos in the area. Several fire engines immediately reached the spot and efforts are on to control the fire.

This accident reopened an old wound—the dark day of October 19, 1988, when another horrific plane crash had taken place at the Ahmedabad airport.

Ahmedabad Plane Crash of 1988

On 19 October 1988, Indian Airlines flight IC-113 took off from Mumbai to Ahmedabad. While landing, the plane crashed just short of the runway. 133 of the 135 people on board the plane died in the accident . This accident is considered the deadliest in the history of Indian Airlines and is recorded as the fourth worst air crash in Indian aviation history .

According to reports, the cause of the accident was believed to be the pilot's attempt to land despite poor visibility and failure to respond to radio alerts in time. This incident shook the entire country and raised many questions about air safety.

The 2025 incident and the similarity with 1988

• Location: Both accidents occurred in or around Ahmedabad airport.

• Impact: In both cases, lives of a large number of passengers were at risk.

• Investigation: After the 1988 accident, several recommendations were made to DGCA and airlines; even after the 2025 accident, DGCA has ordered an immediate investigation.

• Government response: In both incidents, the central government rushed teams for immediate assistance and relief operations.

  
  

Now what?

Rescue and relief operations are underway in this recent accident of Air India flight AI-171. Home Minister Amit Shah has spoken to the Chief Minister of Gujarat and the Ahmedabad Police Commissioner and assured the help of the NDRF and the central government. This tragic incident has brought back memories of the painful history of 1988 and has once again raised serious questions about aviation safety in India.

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