On Thursday afternoon, Air India flight AI171 crashed near Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Gujarat. The aircraft was going from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick and had 242 people, including former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani. The accident occurred a few minutes after the takeoff in the residential area of Meghaninagar, causing heavy smoke and flames in the area, which created an atmosphere of panic.
The aircraft, Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, flew from runway 23 at 1:38 pm. According to preliminary information, the air traffic control received a “medade” call after the takeoff, after which the contact broke. The aircraft had 230 passengers and 12 crew members. The fire spread rapidly due to a fully filled fuel tank, which made the rescue work complicated. The investigation is being searched by the engine malfunction and pilot error.
Air India confirms that flight ai171, from ahmedabad to London gatwick, was involved in an accident today after affir take -off.
The flight, which departed from ahmedabad at 1338 hrs, was carrying 242 passengers and crew members on board the Board the Boing 787-8 aircraft. Of these, 169 are…
– Air India (@Airindia) June 12, 2025
Meanwhile, Air India tweeted that the flight consisted of 217 adults, 11 children and two newborns, with 55 British and 7 Portuguese citizens. Emergency services became active soon after the accident. NDRF, fire engines and medical teams reached the spot. Local people also engaged in rescue, and a green corridor was built to take the injured to the hospital. The number of casualties has not yet been officially confirmed. Although, According to sources, 12 people have died in the residential complex where the aircraft has fallen. Civil Hospital Ahmedabad has so far confirmed 40 deaths. It is believed that more than 100 people may get casualties in this incident.
After the Air India aircraft accident, the injured are being admitted to the nearest hospitals. Air India has released a special helpline number 1800 5691 444 for passengers and their families from where information can be obtained. The company has said to give full support to the investigating agencies. Air India has also clarified that all official updates will be given on its X (X) handle and website. The media has been requested not to call this helpline number and contact +91 9821414954 for any information.
