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Date: June 12, 2025
Location: Ahmedabad, Gujarat
In one of India’s most devastating aviation disasters, Air India Flight AI‑171, a Boeing 787‑8 Dreamliner, crashed shortly after takeoff from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, Ahmedabad. The flight, bound for London Gatwick, departed at 1:38 PM IST with 230 passengers and 12 crew aboard.
🚨 What Happened
Radar data shows the aircraft climbed to just 625 feet before losing altitude and crashing into a doctors’ hostel at BJ Medical College, in the Meghani Nagar area.
A “Mayday” distress call was made moments before communication was lost Witnesses reported a massive explosion and plumes of black smoke.
😢 Casualties & Response
- Authorities have confirmed 204 bodies recovered so far, with DNA testing underway for identification
- All 242 people aboard are believed to have died, marking this the first fatal crash involving a Dreamliner
- At least five people on the ground, including medical students, were also killed, with over 50 injured
- Rescue operations involved multiple fire tenders and ambulances; nearby hospitals were on high alert
🧑✈️ Onboard Details
- Among the victims were 169 Indian nationals, 53 British, 7 Portuguese, and 1 Canadian
- Former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani was onboard and is feared among the deceased
- The flight was piloted by Captain Sumeet Sabharwal and First Officer Clive Kundar, both experienced aviators
🔍 Investigation Underway
Investigators are focused on:
- Data from the Cockpit Voice Recorder and Flight Data Recorder
- Aircraft’s undercarriage and flap positions
- Possible mechanical or technical failure
🕯️ In Closing
We offer our deepest condolences to the families and loved ones of all those who lost their lives. May they find strength in this difficult time, and may the souls of the departed rest in peace.
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