Ahmedabad plane crash LIVE: Toll around 290; 11 victims identified from DNA
Air India on Saturday announced it will provide an interim payment of Rs 25 lakh to the families of the deceased and survivors of the Ahmedabad plane crash
A high-level committee, led by Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan, will investigate the causes of the Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad (June 12) that killed 241 people. The panel comprises civil aviation officials, security experts, and representatives from disaster response.
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What are the tasks?
◘ Identify root causes (mechanical failure, human error, weather, etc.).
◘ Assess emergency response and coordination.
◘ Review past crash records and international best practices.
◘ Recommend policy changes, SOPs, and training improvements.
◘ Collaborate with international agencies if needed.
Who is on the panel?
◘ Union Home Secretary
◘ Representatives from Gujarat home department and Gujarat disaster response authority
◘ Ahmedabad police commissioner
◘ Indian Air Force's director general of inspection and safety, director generals of Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS), and Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA)
Special director of Intelligence Bureau and Director of the Directorate of Forensic Science Services.
◘ Aviation experts, accident investigators and legal advisors
Also Read: Our Video Ground Report: Harrowing scenes at Ahmedabad Hospital
Also Read: Ahmedabad crash: Insurance claims payout could run up to Rs 2,400 Crore, say experts
Live Updates
- 14 Jun 2025 1:38 PM
Insurers ease claim process of Air India plane crash victims
Insurance companies – SBI Life, HDFC Life and ICICI Lombard on Saturday said they have relaxed the claim settlement process for Air India plane crash victims.
Understanding the overwhelming emotional strain that arises from procedural challenges in such situations, SBI Life has eased the claim process to offer faster financial assistance.
Claim can be intimated with minimum documents like claim form, policy document and details of KYC and bank account of the nominee, SBI Life said in a statement.
To support affected families, HDFC Life in a separate statement said it has simplified its claim process. Nominees/legal heirs can now initiate claims with just a proof of death from local authorities (Government, Police, or Hospitals).
ICICI Lombard in a statement said it is working closely to ensure a thorough and timely assessment of claims, while offering full support and it remains committed to those affected.
- 14 Jun 2025 1:32 PM
Teen who shot viral video of plane crash records statement as witness
A 17-year-old boy whose mobile phone video of the ill-fated Air India flight went viral on social media has recorded his statement with Ahmedabad police, an official said on Saturday.
The Ahmedabad Crime Branch, in a release, confirmed that the teen's statement had been recorded as a witness.
Aryan was capturing a video of a flight taking off as a routine affair before a cruel twist of fate gave it a place in history as one of aviation's worst disasters.
The Ahmedabad-London flight burst into a massive ball of fire after crashing into buildings on a medical college campus shortly after taking off from Sardar Vallabhbhai Airport on Thursday, killing 241 out of 242 persons on board as well as several others on the ground.
Police also rubbished speculation that he had been detained in connection with the video.
"No one has been arrested for making this video. A screen recording of a mobile video went viral. The minor who took the video gave the details of the video to the police. He came with his father to give a statement as a witness. He was then sent away with his father. No arrests or detentions have been made," the Crime Branch said.
Talking to reporters, Aryan said the crash happened 24 seconds after he started recording.
"I felt very scared because of what I witnessed. My sister was the first one to see my video, who then informed my father. I had no idea the flight would crash," he said.
Aryan was so scared that he claimed he did not want to live in this area as it had turned dangerous, his sister said.
"He was not even able to speak properly," she added.
The family's landlady said Aryan remained awake through the night after the crash out of distress and had not eaten anything.
He needed constant reassurance to regain his composure, the woman said.
- 14 Jun 2025 1:28 PM
Air India to provide Rs 25 lakh interim payment to kin of deceased, survivor
Air India on Saturday announced it will provide an interim payment of Rs 25 lakh to the families of the deceased and survivors of the Ahmedabad plane crash.
This interim payment is in addition to the Rs 1 crore compensation already announced by the parent company, Tata Sons, Air India said in a statement.
"As part of our continued efforts, Air India will be providing an interim payment of Rs 25 lakh or approximately 21,000 GBP each to the families of the deceased and to the survivor, to help address immediate financial needs," Air India said.
This is in addition to the Rs 1 crore or approximately 85,000 GBP support already announced by Tata Sons, it said.
"Air India stands in solidarity with the families of the passengers who tragically lost their lives in the recent accident," the airline said.
The carrier said its teams on the ground are doing everything possible to extend care and support during this incredibly difficult time.
- 14 Jun 2025 11:47 AM
Handing over of bodies to families to start from today evening
The bodies of those who lost their lives in the Ahmedabad plane crash will be handed over from Saturday ( June 14) to their families who were able to to provide DNA samples on the day of the crash, reports The Federal's correspondent.
- 14 Jun 2025 11:36 AM
Ahmedabad plane crash toll nears 290
Civil defense officials, coordinating between postmortem room and the crash site have confirmed that the body count is around 290.
