Air India Pays Out Thousands to Crash Victims Families
Airline Compensates Relatives of Aircraft Accident Casualties
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In the aftermath of the fatal Air India plane crash, the airline has pledged to provide 250,000 Euros to each family of the deceased victims as an immediate financial support. The sole survivor among the 242 passengers will also receive the same amount, on top of the promised 100,570 Euros from the parent company, Tata Group.
According to reports by NDTV and other Indian media, over 270 lives were lost in the catastrophe, both on the downed aircraft and on the ground in Ahmedabad. However, an official death toll has yet to be released by the government. Police in Ahmedabad revealed over the weekend that identifying the remains at the crash site through DNA matching is proving challenging, and numerous bodies were reportedly charred beyond recognition. Several individuals are still missing from the incident and therefore cannot be accounted for in the death toll. Authorities did not initially provide figures regarding the number of injured.
Shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad airport, the Boeing 787-8 collided with a medical university's student hostel before crashing into a residential area, resulting in a raging inferno. Of the 241 individuals on board, 240 are believed to have perished, with a miraculous British passenger being the lone survivor. The ill-fated flight was bound for London.
The Ministry of Civil Aviation promptly established a committee to investigate the incident, with a three-month deadline for submitting a comprehensive report on the accident's causation. The committee, led by the Ministry of Home Affairs, will also make recommendations to prevent future air disasters. Representatives from various authorities will work independently of any concurrent investigations.
More Background
- Air India's Liability: Air India is liable for compensation according to the Montreal Convention, with a total payout of approximately Rs 1.8 crore per deceased passenger [1].
- Interim Compensation: Air India has chosen to offer an interim compensation of Rs 25 lakh, alongside the Rs 1 crore already promised by the Tata Group, to each family of the victims [2][3].
- Tata Group's Involvement: The Tata Group has been actively participating in the aftermath, providing immediate financial support, senior officials, and trained caregivers for emotional support [3].
- Precautionary Measures: Air India has begun safety checks on its Boeing 787 aircraft, following instructions from the regulator, the DGCA [3].
- Cooperation with Investigation: The airline is collaborating fully with the official investigation into the crash, with data recorder recoveries enhancing the inquiry [3].
[1] The Economic Times, n.d.[2] NDTV, n.d.[3] Business Standard, n.d.
- The Montreal Convention dictates that Air India is liable for compensation, totaling approximately Rs 1.8 crore per deceased passenger.
- Air India has decided to offer an interim compensation of Rs 25 lakh, in addition to the Rs 1 crore promised by the Tata Group, to each family of the victims.
- NDTV and other Indian media report that over 270 lives were lost in the tragic incident.
- Unlike the deceased victims, the sole survivor among the 242 passengers will receive 250,000 Euros, in addition to the 100,570 Euros from the Tata Group.
- The catastrophic crash involved a Boeing 787-8 colliding with a medical university's student hostel before crashing into a residential area.
- The Ministry of Civil Aviation has constituted a committee to investigate the incident and submit a report within three months.
- The Ministry of Home Affairs is leading the committee, which will also make recommendations to avoid future air disasters.
- To ensure safety, Air India has initiated safety checks on its Boeing 787 aircraft following DGCA instructions.
- The airline is cooperating fully with the official investigation, with data recorder recoveries aiding the inquiry.
- The ill-fated flight was bound for London.
- The precise death toll has yet to be officially reported by the government.
- Identifying the remains at the crash site through DNA matching has proven challenging, with numerous bodies charred beyond recognition.
- Missing individuals from the incident cannot be accounted for in the death toll as of now.
- Authorities have yet to provide figures regarding the number of injured.
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