Crashed Air India plane’s tail snags tree during removal, causes traffic disruption

As the wreckage of the Air India plane crash was moved from the scene in Ahmedabad on Sunday, the tail of the crashed aircraft hit a tree, halting the truck that was moving it. The incident took place near the ACB office in Shahibaug.

Following the accident, the road from Shahibaug Dafnala to Camp Hanuman Temple was blocked and traffic jams were seen.

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) is moving the wreckage from the crash site to a special hanger at the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport to be inspected.

Personnel from the police and fire brigade promptly arrived and began operations to detach the tail from the tree. The road between Dafnala and the Camp Hanuman Mandir had to be temporarily shut down to facilitate the clearance work.

Authorities later confirmed that the tail was successfully removed and the truck carrying the wreckage has now departed from the spot.

The incident adds another layer of complication to the already high-profile crash simulation and has prompted authorities to review protocols regarding post-incident wreckage removal logistics.

The tragic Air India plane crash occurred on June 12, involving Flight AI171, which was en route from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick. The aircraft, a Boeing 787 Dreamliner, encountered technical difficulties shortly after takeoff and crashed near the outskirts of Ahmedabad, resulting in the deaths of 241 people on board, including passengers and crew members.

The crash also claimed the lives of several people on the ground where it crashed, including a hostel building housing medical students.

Initial reports suggest a possible engine failure, but a detailed investigation by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), along with international aviation authorities, is underway to determine the exact cause. The impact of the crash was devastating, with the aircraft disintegrating on contact and bodies severely charred, necessitating DNA testing for identification.

It is one of the deadliest aviation disasters in India’s history, prompting nationwide mourning and triggering a massive emergency response involving NDRF teams, forensic experts, and state agencies.

(with inputs from syndicated feed)