As families mourn the loss of loved ones in India's deadliest aviation incident, a preliminary investigation offers more confusion than clarity regarding the crash's cause.
Tragic Flight Disaster Leaves Families Desperate for Answers

Tragic Flight Disaster Leaves Families Desperate for Answers
A recent plane crash in Ahmedabad, India, claims numerous lives and raises serious questions about the safety protocols in aviation.
In Ahmedabad, the memory of the June 12 plane crash continues to haunt the community as families grapple with the devastating loss of their loved ones. One poignant story is that of Ravi Thakur, who was delivering lunch tiffins when the aircraft unexpectedly plummeted into the dining facility where his mother, Sarla Ben Thakur, worked. Tragically, she and his young daughter, Adhya, both lost their lives in the disaster.
This crash marked a dark milestone as India's worst aviation incident in nearly thirty years, with at least 260 lives lost, including all but one of the 242 passengers aboard. The aftermath has left families like Mr. Thakur's searching for answers, especially after a preliminary investigation report was released just as they were set to celebrate Adhya's second birthday.
The report detailed disturbing data indicating that fuel to both engines was cut within seconds of takeoff, leading to a catastrophic loss of thrust before the plane even cleared the airport's boundary. However, crucial questions remain unanswered: how was the fuel cut off, and who was responsible? The report merely included a decipherable snippet of the cockpit conversation, where one pilot inquires whether the fuel switch was moved, and the other claims he did not touch it.
With every passing day, families are left in anguish, yearning for clarity about the circumstances that led to such a heart-wrenching loss. Despite the investigation, the pain of uncertainty is profound, as loved ones continue to seek justice and accountability for those lost in the tragic incident.