1. Air India Flight 182 - June 23, 1985: Air India Flight 182, flying from Toronto to Delhi, was bombed mid-air by terrorists off the coast of Ireland, killing all 329 passengers and crew members on board.
2. Indian Airlines Flight 605 - February 14, 1990: Indian Airlines Flight 605, flying from Mumbai to Bangalore, crashed while attempting to land in Bangalore due to pilot error, killing 92 passengers and crew members.
3. Alliance Air Flight 7412 - January 17, 1999: Alliance Air Flight 7412, flying from Kolkata to Delhi, crashed while attempting to land in Patna due to pilot error, killing all 55 passengers and crew members on board.
4. Air India Flight 855 - January 1, 1978: Air India Flight 855, flying from Mumbai to Dubai, crashed into the Arabian Sea shortly after takeoff due to pilot error, killing all 213 passengers and crew members on board.
5. Air India Express Flight 812 - May 22, 2010: Air India Express Flight 812, flying from Dubai to Mangalore, overshot the runway while attempting to land in Mangalore, killing 158 passengers and crew members.
6. Indian Airlines Flight 113 - February 14, 1993: Indian Airlines Flight 113, flying from Delhi to Bombay, crashed while attempting to land in Bombay due to pilot error, killing all 69 passengers and crew members on board.
7. Air India Flight 101 - November 1, 1979: Air India Flight 101, flying from Mumbai to London, crashed while attempting to takeoff from Mumbai due to a communication error between the air traffic control tower and the flight crew, killing all 213 passengers and crew members on board.
8. Air India Flight 182 hijacking - June 23, 1985: In addition to the bombing of Air India Flight 182 mentioned above, another Air India flight, Flight 198, was also hijacked on the same day by the same group of terrorists. The plane was on its way from Delhi to Sahar Airport in Mumbai and was carrying 255 passengers and crew members. The hijacking resulted in the death of two passengers, and the plane was later destroyed by a bomb planted on board.
9. Vayudoot Flight 232 - December 26, 1995: Vayudoot Flight 232, flying from Bangalore to Kochi, crashed while attempting to land in Kochi due to pilot error, killing all 38 passengers and crew members on board.
10. Air India Flight 814 hijacking - December 24, 1999: Air India Flight 814, flying from Kathmandu to Delhi, was hijacked by terrorists affiliated with Harkat-ul-Mujahideen. The hijacking resulted in the death of one passenger, and the plane was later flown to Kandahar, Afghanistan. The hijackers demanded the release of several militants, including their leader, Masood Azhar, who was later released by the Indian government in exchange for the safe release of the hostages.
11. Air India Flight 855 hijacking - September 5, 1986: Air India Flight 855, flying from Mumbai to New York City via London, was hijacked by militants of the Sikh extremist group Babbar Khalsa. The hijacking resulted in the death of 20 passengers and crew members, including all four hijackers.
12. Indian Airlines Flight 814 hijacking - December 24, 1999: Indian Airlines Flight 814, flying from Kathmandu to Delhi, was hijacked by terrorists affiliated with Harkat-ul-Mujahideen. The hijacking resulted in the death of one passenger, and the plane was later flown to Kandahar, Afghanistan. The hijackers demanded the release of several militants, including their leader, Masood Azhar, who was later released by the Indian government in exchange for the safe release of the hostages.
13. Air India Express Flight 1344 - August 7, 2020: Air India Express Flight 1344, flying from Dubai to Kozhikode, crashed while attempting to land in Kozhikode amid heavy rainfall. The crash resulted in the death of 21 passengers and two pilots, while several others were injured.
14. Indian Air Force AN-32 crash - June 3, 2019: An Indian Air Force AN-32 transport aircraft crashed in the Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh, killing all 13 personnel on board. The cause of the crash was attributed to poor weather conditions and technical issues with the aircraft.
These are some of the most significant plane crashes in India in recent years. It's important to note that while air travel is generally considered safe, accidents can happen due to a variety of factors such as technical failures, human error, and natural disasters. The aviation industry is constantly evolving and implementing new safety measures to minimize the risk of accidents, and air travel in India continues to be relatively safe.
