So far, 32 victims have been identified and the mortal remains of 14 handed over to the relatives as the process to identify the deceased through DNA tests gained pace three days after the tragedy
The body was discovered trapped in the tail section of the aircraft, which had crashed into the BJ Medical College mess area, and was retrieved with the help of iron cutters. Two additional charred bodies were recovered from the rooftop debris nearby
The meeting will be attended by the Civil Aviation Secretary, the Director General of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), officials from the Airports Authority of India, and other senior officials from related departments
The friends and relatives assistance centres have been set up by Air India at the four airports to provide support and take care of the needs of the families and loved ones of those aboard flight AI171
Aviation safety consultant John M Cox said one of the questions investigators will be asking is whether the Air India plane that crashed Thursday was properly configured for flight.
The Airports Authority of India has recovered the black box from the crashed Air India flight AI-171. Preliminary reports point to possible bird strike-induced engine failure. Relief efforts are ongoing amid fears of hostel collapse at the impact site
An Air India aircraft carrying 242 passengers crashed during take-off in Meghani, Ahmedabad, on Wednesday. Emergency services rushed to the site. The cause of the crash and the condition of the passengers are yet to be confirmed
