Air India plane crash: A look at 9 deadliest accidents in aviation history

Air India flight AI-171 from Ahmedabad to London crashed on June 12 near Ahmedabad airport. The Boeing 787 aircraft had 242 passengers onboard.

The Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad on Thursday with 242 passengers and crew members on board highlighted that air travel, despite technological and engineering advancements, carries inherent risks. The history of global aviation includes several dark points, here's a  review of some of the deadliest aviation accidents reveals how catastrophic failures, often stemming from preventable mistakes, can occur.

Nepal plane Crash (2023): On January 15, 2023, a Yeti Airlines aircraft carrying 72 people crashed in Pokhara, Nepal. Rescue workers recovered 69 bodies from the accident site.

Malaysia Airlines shot down (2014): This Boeing 777 was shot down over eastern Ukraine, killing all 298 people on board. While the cause of the shooting remains disputed, it is widely believed to have been hit by a surface-to-air missile.

Air France crash (2009): This Airbus A330 crashed into the Atlantic Ocean, with all 228 people on board perishing. The accident was caused by a combination of factors, including inaccurate airspeed readings and pilot error.

American Airlines crash (2001): This McDonnell Douglas MD-82 crashed in Queens, New York, shortly after takeoff, leading to the deaths of all 260 people on board and five individuals on the ground. The cause was a combination of factors, including excessive rudder input during turbulence and a subsequent loss of control.

Charkhi Dadri mid-air collision (1996): This collision between a Kazakhstan Airlines flight and a Saudi Arabian Airlines flight resulted in the deaths of all 349 people on board. The incident was attributed to a combination of factors, including inaccurate flight plans and miscommunication.

Japan Airlines crash (1985): This single-aircraft crash led to 520 deaths. The cause was identified as a structural failure in the aircraft's rear pressure bulkhead, which was a consequence of previous repairs.

Air India flight bombed (1985): All 329 people on board this Boeing 747 died when it was bombed off the coast of Ireland. The bombing was attributed to a terrorist organisation, according to a report from Globalorder.

Tenerife airport collision (1977): This remains the deadliest accident in aviation history, resulting in 583 fatalities. The incident involved two Boeing 747s that collided on a runway, primarily due to miscommunication and a series of unfortunate events.

Turkish Airlines crash (1974): This Boeing 747 crashed near Paris, killing all 346 people on board. The crash occurred due to a cargo door failure, which resulted in an explosive decompression.