Air India Flying Crash: The flight of Air India with 242 passengers on board crashed immediately after take -off near Ahmedabad Airport 12 June.
A flight in London bound to Air India, operated by Boeing 787 Dreamliner, tragically crashed into a residential area in Meghani Nagar after taking off from Ahmedabad at 13:38.
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Under the command of Captain Sumit Sabharwal, the aircraft served as a co-pilot.
Air India confirmed the nationality of persons aboard the crashed flight, including 169 Indians, 53 British, 7 Portuguese and one Canadian. Among those who were on board were former main Minister Gujarat Vijay Rupani. However, official passenger confirmation is expected.
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Although there is no official version of victims, sources said that more than 120 people have died in an accident.
Aircraft gave Mayday call: dgca
The Air India B787 caused the air traffic control call (ATC) immediately after take -off. However, according to the statement of the General Directorate for Civil Aviation (DGCA), he did not answer the ATC call to the aircraft.
So the last road from the crew of the unfortunate aircraft was “Mayday, Mayday …”, followed by radio silence.
What is the call of mayday?
So what is the call of Mayday, which the flight gave ATC, moments before the accident?
According to the Mayday, calls from the Aviation River are poisoning that is internationally recognized. The crew releases Mayday to call in an emergency situation when he finds a plane in immediate danger.
The MayDay call is the most urgent emergency signal from the aircraft crew to ATC in aircraft terminology. The word mayday is actually derived from the French word “m’aider”, which means “help me”.
When does Mayday sound?
The typical emergency call “Mayday” is called three times in a row, so he is not wrong with another similar sound or phrase.
This is followed by the information that the rescuers would need, including the nature of the shortage, the location or the last known location, the current weather, the type and identity of the participating aircraft, the remaining fuel and the number of hazards.
Emergency calls have an absolute priority before all other transmissions.
Transmitted through radio communication
The call from Mayday is transmitted through radio communication to ATC or other aircraft in the area. The signal means the requirement of SOS for help to alleviate the emergency situation, ensure early intervention and prevent any eventuality.
The call is usually issued in scenarios such as engine failure, serious weather meetings, structural disorders or medical emergencies on board the aircraft.
After receiving the call in Mayday, ATC and other air officials are warned to prefer the coordination of rescue efforts and provide the necessary support for a desperate aircraft.
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The Air India was under the command of Captain Sumeet Sabharwal and the first officer of Clive Kundar. Sumeet Sabharwal is a LTC with 8200 hours of experience and co-pilot has 1100 hours of flying experience.
What did ATC said?
The last road from the crew of the unfortunate aircraft was “Mayday, Mayday …”, followed by radio silence.
According to ATC, the aircraft left Ahmedabad at 1339 ist (0809 UTC) from the runway 23. Immediately after leaving 23, the plane fell to the ground outside the airport.
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