Ahmedabad Plane Crash

On June 12, 2025, Air India Flight 171, a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, tragically crashed shortly after takeoff from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad, India. The aircraft, en route to London Gatwick Airport, had 244 people on board, including 232 passengers and 12 crew members. The crash occurred in the densely populated Meghani Nagar area, approximately five minutes after departure at 1:38 PM local time. Eyewitnesses reported hearing multiple explosions and observing thick black smoke rising from the crash site . en.wikipedia.org +4

en.wikipedia.org +4 ndtv.com +4 cadenaser.com +6 thesun.co.uk +6 apnews.com +6 cadenaser.com +5 apnews.com +5 en.wikipedia.org +5 Flight tracking data indicates that the aircraft lost its signal at an altitude of 625 feet, less than a minute after takeoff . The cause of the crash is currently under investigation by India's Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) and the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB). Preliminary reports suggest that a potential technical malfunction may have contributed to the incident . en.wikipedia.org +2 thesun.co.uk +2 timesofindia.indiatimes.com +2 en.wikipedia.org navbharattimes.indiatimes.com Emergency response teams, including fire and rescue units, were promptly dispatched to the scene. The Civil Aviation Minister and Air India Chairman have confirmed that rescue efforts are underway, and support is being provided to the affected families . The crash site remains under investigation, and authorities are working to determine the cause of this tragic event. thesun.co.uk +2 en.wikipedia.org +2 apnews.com +2 apnews.com +1 thesun.co.uk +1 Latest Updates on Ahmedabad Plane Crash apnews.com London-bound Air India passenger plane with 244 aboard crashes after takeoff from Ahmedabad, India Today timesofindia.indiatimes.com Ahmedabad plane crash: Air India flight lost signal at 625 feet, within a minute of takeoff Today thesun.co.uk Air India plane bound for London Gatwick crashes in horror fireball with Boeing 787 Dreamliner carrying 244 people Today Sources