Flight crash:
On June 12, 2025, Air India flight AI171 crashed shortly after takeoff from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad. The Boeing 787-8 lost altitude and impacted a residential area near the airport perimeter. The incident occurred around 1:39 pm local time. Initial visuals showed black smoke rising from the crash site. Emergency services reached the scene within minutes.
Air India Flight AI171, a Boeing 787 Dreamliner carrying 242 people, including former Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani, crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad on June 12.
The precise cause of the Ahmedabad plane crash on June 12, 2025, remains under investigation, with DGCA authorities and technical teams from Boeing working to determine what led to the tragedy.
Air India Flight AI171, a Boeing 787 Dreamliner, took off from
Ahmedabad’s Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport at 1:39 pm IST, bound for London Gatwick. The flight had 242 people, including Rupani, onboard.
Within seconds, the aircraft issued a “Mayday” distress call, indicating a critical emergency, before losing contact with air traffic control. Radar data shows the plane climbed only about 625 feet before it began to descend rapidly and crashed just outside the airport perimeter, sending up a massive plume of black smoke.
Initial reports and eyewitness accounts suggest the aircraft struggled to gain altitude and veered sharply before crashing. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) is leading the inquiry, with a focus on flight data recorders, maintenance logs, and pilot communications.
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The London-bound Boeing aircraft lost altitude quickly after take off, and crashed near the Ahmedabad international airport in Meghaninagar area at around 2:00 PM.
The Boeing aircraft lost altitude quickly after take off, and crashed near the Ahmedabad international airport in Meghaninagar area at around 2:00 PM. “Flight AI171, operating Ahmedabad-London Gatwick, was involved in an incident today, 12 June 2025. At this moment, we are ascertaining the details and will share further updates at the earliest on http://airindia.com and on our X handle,” Air India posted on X.
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Details Of The Ahmedabad Plane Crash
- The disaster unfolded at 1:38 PM, just minutes after the plane departed from Runway 23 at 1:39 PM. The aircraft reportedly lost altitude at around 825 feet and issued a “Mayday” distress call before plummeting to the ground outside the airport perimeter.
- Witnesses described a harrowing scene — a deafening explosion, thick black smoke billowing into the sky, and debris scattered across the Meghani Nagar area, a densely populated neighbourhood near the airport. The impact ignited a massive fire, which emergency responders struggled to contain due to the plane’s full fuel load for the long-haul journey.
- At least 100 people are feared dead, with many more injured and rushed to nearby hospitals. The exact number of casualties remains unconfirmed as rescue operations continue.
- Among the 242 on board were 169 Indian nationals, 53 British nationals, 7 Portuguese, and 1 Canadian. Former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani was confirmed to be among the passengers.
- All flights out of Ahmedabad have been suspended until further notice as authorities cordon off the crash site and manage traffic diversions to facilitate emergency access.
- The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has launched a formal investigation, with technical teams expected to analyse flight data recorders, maintenance logs, and air traffic control communications. Air India have activated emergency numbers and hotlines to support families of those affected.
- Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu expressed deep sorrow and assured the public that all available resources are being mobilised for rescue and relief. “We are on highest alert. My thoughts and prayers are with all those on board and their families,” he stated.
- PM Modi also expressed sorrow on the incident
i Impact on insurance market
📰 AI171 Crash Triggers ₹1,500+ Cr Insurance Response
The devastating crash of Air India’s London-bound Flight AI171 near Ahmedabad on 12 June 2025, involving a Boeing 787 Dreamliner, has led to one of the largest-ever aviation insurance events in India. With over 240 lives lost and the aircraft completely destroyed, the insurance response spans both domestic and international markets.
Investigation and Aftermath
- The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) is leading the investigation, focusing on flight data recorders, maintenance logs, and pilot communications
- Aviation authorities believe the heavy fuel load for the international route intensified the post-crash fire, complicating rescue and identification efforts
- The tragedy has drawn national attention, with top leaders expressing condolences and promising full support for the investigation and affected families
The tail of an Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner plane that crashed into a building in Ahmedabad, India, on Thursday.
