Ahmedabad airport resumes operations after plane crash

The Ministry of Civil Aviation on Thursday announced that flight operations at Ahmedabad Airport have resumed hours after a London-bound Air India aircraft crashed near its perimeter.

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"Ahmedabad Airport is now available for flight operations from 16:05 IST onwards. Flight safety protocols are being followed with utmost care," Civil Aviation Ministry posted on X.

The aircraft Air India Al171 was under the command of Capt Sumeet Sabharwal with First Officer Clive Kundar. Capt Sabharwal is an LTC with 8,200 hours of experience. The official added that the copilot had 1,100 hours of flying experience. As per ATC, the aircraft departed from Ahmedabad at 1339 IST (0809 UTC) from runway 23.

Immediately after departure from Runway 23, the aircraft fell on the ground outside the airport perimeter.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed deep sorrow over the tragic incident in Ahmedabad. In a post on X, he conveyed condolences and assured assistance to those affected.

"The tragedy in Ahmedabad has stunned and saddened us. It is heartbreaking beyond words. In this sad hour, my thoughts are with everyone affected by it. Have been in touch with ministers and authorities who are working to assist those affected," the PM said.