One passenger survived the crash but everyone else aboard the Boeing 787 was killed. More people died on the ground after the plane crashed and generated a large fireball. Black smoke billowed from the site where the plane crashed and burst into flames near the airport in Ahmedabad, a city of more than 5 million and the capital of Gujarat.

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation has unleashed a new framework for a comprehensive special audit to identify systemic vulnerabilities, enhance resilience, and ensure strict adherence to regulatory standards — sending a clear message that safety is non-negotiable.