An Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner operating Flight AI171 from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick crashed near Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport on June 12, 2025, just minutes after departure with around 242 people on board.
What Happened
- The flight departed at approximately 1:38 PM local time, then lost radar contact mere moments later, according to flight tracking data .
- It reached an altitude of only 625 feet before beginning a rapid descent .
- The aircraft subsequently crashed into a residential area in Meghani Nagar, close to the airport perimeter.
Immediate Aftermath
Witnesses reported a massive fireball surrounded by thick black smoke. Dozens of fire tenders, ambulances, and emergency units rushed to the scene to combat the blaze and assist the injured .
Local officials have not confirmed the number of casualties, and evacuation and rescue operations are still in progress.
Aircraft and Passengers
- The aircraft was a Boeing 787 Dreamliner registered VT‑ANB .
- Onboard were 232–242 people, including 230 passengers and 12 crew members .
- This marks the first-ever recorded crash involving a Boeing 787 Dreamliner, according to the Aviation Safety Network.
Official Response
India’s Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu described the crash as “shocking and devastating” and confirmed that emergency services are fully mobilized .
Air India confirmed the incident but noted that details are still emerging.
What’s Next
- Investigations: The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), alongside Air India and Boeing experts, will lead a detailed investigation into the cause .
- Casualty updates: Rescue teams continue operations; official figures on fatalities and injuries are expected soon.
- Flight disruptions: Departures and arrivals at Ahmedabad airport are currently affected as authorities secure the crash site.
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- Rescue efforts and casualty reports
- Investigation findings
- Flight reschedules and airport advisories
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References
- “India plane crash LIVE: Boeing 787 heading for London Gatwick…” – The Sun
- “Ahmedabad plane crash: What we know about the Air India flight…” – Economic Times
- “Air India passenger plane with 244 aboard crashes…” – AP News
- “Air India flight to London Gatwick crashes in Ahmedabad…” – The Guardian
