Today, On 16th October, Pushkaraj Sabharwal, the pilot’s father, moved the Supreme Court seeking a judicial inquiry into the tragic Air India crash involving his son, late Captain Sumeet Sabharwal, who was the Pilot-in-Command of the ill-fated Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner.
Air India Flight AI171 crashed near Ahmedabad shortly after takeoff, with 242 casualties onboard, including international passengers. Five students died on the ground due to the crash. Authorities have activated emergency responses, while compensation guidelines under international law are in place for victims’ families, highlighting the need for enhanced flight safety regulations in India.
