An Air India Express flight from Dubai with 191 passengers and crew crash-landed at the Kozhikode International Airport in Calicut, India, on Friday evening. The flight skidded off the tabletop runway, broke into two, and landed in a valley about 35 feet below. The pilot and co-pilot were killed in the crash along with 18 others, while the sole survivor, Hardeep Singh, miraculously made it out of the wreckage.
Singh, a 35-year-old national from India, described his ordeal as being “the luckiest man alive but also suffering” after losing his family in the tragic accident. He is currently being treated at a nearby hospital for multiple injuries, including fractured ribs, but is in stable condition.
Air India Express expressed its condolences to the families of the deceased and stated that an investigation was underway to determine the cause of the crash. The Civil Aviation Minister, Hardeep Singh Puri, assured that all necessary support would be provided to the victims and their families.
In a press conference, aviation experts speculated that the runway’s difficult tabletop location, the monsoon weather conditions, and the pilot’s decision to land despite overshooting the runway on the first attempt could have contributed to the accident.
The survivors and the families of the victims await further information as authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding this tragic event.
Sources Analysis: Air India Express – no known bias, likely interested in preserving reputation and addressing safety concerns after the crash. Civil Aviation Minister – potentially interested in maintaining public trust in the aviation sector. Hardeep Singh (survivor) – likely traumatized and focused on recovery, may have limited insight into the crash causes.
Fact Check:
1. Air India Express flight crashed in Kozhikode Airport – Verified facts, reported by multiple reliable news sources.
2. The pilot and co-pilot died in the crash – Verified facts, confirmed by official statements from Air India Express.
3. Hardeep Singh is the sole survivor and is currently hospitalized – Verified facts, based on official reports from authorities.
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