In a devastating incident on Thursday, June 12, 2025, an Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, Flight AI171, crashed shortly after departing from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad.
The aircraft, en route to London Gatwick Airport, was carrying 244 people, including 232 passengers and 12 crew members.
The plane crashed into a residential area in the Meghani Nagar locality, resulting in a massive fireball and thick plumes of black smoke visible from various parts of the city.
Emergency services, including fire brigades and medical teams, were promptly dispatched to the crash site.
The cause of the crash is currently under investigation by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) and Air India. This incident marks the first crash involving a Boeing 787 since its introduction in 2011.
The crash has sent shockwaves through the aviation community and the public. Indian Home Minister Amit Shah has reportedly spoken with the Chief Minister of Gujarat, Bhupendra Patel, to ensure immediate rescue and relief operations are underway.
The Civil Aviation Minister, Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu, expressed his shock and confirmed that rescue efforts and medical aid are being prioritized.
As investigations continue, authorities are working to ascertain further details and provide updates to the public. The aviation community remains on high alert as the cause of this tragic incident is determined.
