Air India Flight AI 171 Crashes After Takeoff; 242 Feared Dead
Date: June 12, 2025
Location: Ahmedabad, India
Flight: Air India AI 171
Route: Ahmedabad ✈ London Gatwick
Air India Flight Crash
📰 Breaking News
In a heartbreaking tragedy, Air India Flight AI 171, a Boeing 787 Dreamliner, crashed just minutes after taking off from Ahmedabad’s Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport on Thursday afternoon. The flight was en route to London Gatwick and was carrying 242 people, including 230 passengers and 12 crew members.
The aircraft reportedly lost altitude shortly after takeoff around 1:38 PM IST and crashed into a densely populated residential area in Meghani Nagar, just outside the airport. A massive fire and thick smoke were seen rising from the crash site.
🧑✈️ Casualties & Rescue Efforts
Authorities fear that all 242 onboard may have lost their lives, making this one of the deadliest aviation disasters in Indian history.
Emergency response teams, including firefighters and medical staff, rushed to the scene. Several nearby homes were also affected, and ground casualties are suspected, although official numbers have yet to be confirmed.
🌍 Passenger Details
- Indian Nationals: 169
- British Nationals: 53
- Portuguese: 7
- Canadian: 1
The Ministry of Civil Aviation has expressed deep sorrow and has confirmed that an investigation is underway.
🔍 What Caused the Crash?
Preliminary flight tracking data shows that the aircraft struggled to gain altitude and disappeared from radar at just 625 feet.
A full investigation has been initiated by India’s Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) in coordination with Boeing and international aviation bodies.
🕯️ Reactions from Around the World
Leaders and celebrities alike have expressed their condolences.
- Indian PM Narendra Modi and UK PM Keir Starmer offered their sympathies.
- Bollywood stars like Vicky Kaushal, Janhvi Kapoor, and R. Madhavan shared emotional tributes, calling the incident “devastating.”
🙏 Our Thoughts Are With the Victims
We at DubainewJobs.com express our deepest condolences to the families and friends of those affected. May their souls rest in peace, and may the injured receive a full and speedy recovery.
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