Ahmedabad Plane Crash: 10 most tragic air disasters in Indian history after Air India flight disaster

On June 12, 2025, an Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner flying to London crashed into Meghaninagar, Ahmedabad. The plane was piloted by Capt. Sumit Sabharwal and co-pilot Clive Kunder. Initial reports confirm massive casualties among the 242 people onboard.

In August 2020, an Air India Express Boeing 737 skidded off a wet runway in Kozhikode during heavy rain. The aircraft plunged into a valley, killing 21 people, including both pilots.

A Dubai-Mangaluru Air India flight overshot the runway in May 2010 and crashed into a gorge. The Boeing 737 burst into flames, claiming 158 lives in one of India’s deadliest aviation accidents.

In July 2000, an Alliance Air flight from Kolkata to Delhi crashed into a densely populated Patna neighborhood. Over 50 people were killed in the crash and the ensuing fire.

India’s deadliest air disaster occurred in November 1996 when a Saudi Arabian Airlines flight and a Kazakhstan Airlines plane collided mid-air over Haryana. A total of 350 lives were lost.

In April 1993, an Indian Airlines Boeing 737 crashed during takeoff in Aurangabad. The crash claimed 55 lives due to a suspected bird strike and technical failure.

An Indian Airlines flight approaching Imphal in August 1991 crashed into hilly terrain during descent. All 69 passengers and crew members perished in the tragedy.

In October 1988, over 130 people were killed when an Indian Airlines flight from Mumbai to Ahmedabad crashed while attempting to land in poor visibility conditions.

In January 1978, an Air India aircraft lost control soon after takeoff from Mumbai and plunged into the Arabian Sea. All 213 passengers were killed in the fatal incident.

icrashed near Delhi’s Palam Airport in May 1973 after hitting high-tension wires during approach in stormy weather. Of the 65 people onboard, 48 died—including Union Minister Mohan Kumaramangalam.