Thirty-six years after 130 died, Ahmedabad watches another plane fall

Rajesh Sharma & Jairaj SinghTIMESOFINDIA.COM

Jun 13, 2025 | 18:35 IST

The June 12 crash near Ahmedabad has revived memories of India’s worst domestic air disaster on October 19, 1988. As investigators search for answers, a grieving city is once again in the grips of a haunting tragedy

When news broke on June 12 of a plane crashing just minutes after departing Ahmedabad airport, many were reminded of the horrors of an early morning three decades ago, when the city witnessed a fiery blast and its worst aviation tragedy.

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Thirty-six years after 130 died, Ahmedabad watches another plane fall

The June 12 crash near Ahmedabad has revived memories of India’s worst domestic air disaster on October 19, 1988. As investigators search for answers, a grieving city is once again in the grips of a haunting tragedy

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Thirty-six years after 130 died, Ahmedabad watches another plane fall

The June 12 crash near Ahmedabad has revived memories of India’s worst domestic air disaster on October 19, 1988. As investigators search for answers, a grieving city is once again in the grips of a haunting tragedy

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