1985 Kanishka bombing. ... “One of the survivors, KP Manikutty, said the landing had at first appeared to be smooth and then the plane had crashed with no warning.

Fear psychosis enters the minds of aviation professionals after such a tragedy, resulting in over cautiousness, writes Sanjay Lazar.

Air India pays interim compensation to crash victims' families, legal experts advise caution to avoid reduced payouts.

Bombay crash, 1976 On October 12, 1976, Air India Flight 171, a Caravelle aircraft, crashed shortly after takeoff from Bombay Airport. The plane was on its way to Madras.