The Accident
Shortly after liftoff, both engines lost thrust nearly simultaneously because their fuel‑control switches moved into the CUTOFF position. The aircraft stalled and crashed into the B.J. Medical College hostel approximately 1.7 km from the runway.
Casualties: All but one of the 230 passengers and all 12 crew (241 fatalities on the plane) were killed. Additionally, 19 people died on the ground and 67 others were injured.
Sole survivor: A British national seated in 11A, who escaped with minor injuries from the detached aircraft section near the emergency exit.