Breaking News: Air India Flight AI-171 Crashes Near Ahmedabad Airport
A Dramatic Disaster
Plane Crash in Ahmedabad: Pilot Signaled Distress Before Disappearing from Air Traffic Control, Confirmed by DGCA
Air India's London-bound flight AI-171, a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, bit the dust shortly after taking off from Ahmedabad on June 12, 2025. The tragedy happened around 2 PM local time, leaving the populated Meghani Nagar area in shock.
Pilot's Desperate Call
Minutes after takeoff, the pilot issued a Mayday call—a call for help—to the Ahmedabad Air Traffic Control. Communication attempts to re-establish contact with the aircraft went unanswered.
Tragedy Strikes Quickly
The fateful flight, piloted by Captain Sumeet Sabharwal and First Officer Clive Kundar, rapidly lost altitude before crashing just outside the airport perimeter. Eyewitnesses described a harrowing descent, culminating in a massive explosion and black smoke billowing from the crash site.
The Aftermath
Search and rescue operations are underway, and the airline has remained tight-lipped about the incident. As of now, 241 casualties have been confirmed, leaving one survivor—a U.K. citizen named Vishwash Kumar Ramesh—hospitalized.
Head of State Reaction
Our country's President, Prime Minister, and Chief Ministers across various states have expressed their sympathy and solidarity in the wake of this devastating incident.
(Sources: PTI, Times of India, Indian Express)
International Aid
The UK's Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) is collaborating with India's Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau in the investigation around the crash. The U.S. is prepared to offer technical support should India make a request.
(Sources: BBC News, Reuters)
- The crash of Air India's flight AI-171 has raised concerns in the aviation industry and finance sectors, as international authorities work together to investigate the incident and ensure future air travel safety.
- In the aftermath of the Air India flight AI-171 disaster, the transportation and finance industries are closely monitoring the situation, especially as the UK's Air Accidents Investigation Branch collaborates with the Indian government to identify the causes of the crash.
