August 7

The Air India Express Flight 1344 Crash Aug 7

The Air India Express Flight 1344 Crash

On August 7, 2020, Air India Express Flight 1344 crashed at Calicut International Airport, Kerala, claiming 21 lives and leaving over 100 injured. As a repatriation flight bringing home stranded Indians during the COVID-19 pandemic, the tragedy was magnified by heavy monsoon rains and challenging landing conditions at a tabletop airport. This disaster led to critical investigations and policy changes to prevent future incidents.

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