Tragedy on New Year's Day | Air India Flight 855

On January 1, 1978, Air India Flight 855, a Boeing 747-200, met a catastrophic fate shortly after departing from Mumbai for Dubai. Carrying 213 passengers and crew, the aircraft plunged into the Arabian Sea just minutes after takeoff. Investigations revealed that pilot error, compounded by instrument failure, led to the tragedy. The crash marked one of India's most devastating aviation disasters, leaving behind a legacy of grief and lessons that reshaped airline safety protocols.

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January 1, 1978 (47 Years Ago)

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