Air India Plane Crash in Ahmedabad: Boeing 787 Carrying 242 Crashes After Takeoff

Ahmedabad, June 12, 2025 – In a tragic aviation disaster, Air India flight AI171, a Boeing 787 Dreamliner, crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad Airport, en route to London Gatwick. The flight was carrying 242 passengers, including 15 crew members, when it reportedly issued a Mayday call and lost contact with Air Traffic Control (ATC) just minutes into the flight. The Ahmedabad to London flight, operated by Air India, is believed to have gone down in the Meghaninagar area, a densely populated residential zone in the city. Eyewitnesses reported a loud explosion followed by thick smoke and flames. Emergency services, including the NDRF, firefighters, and local police, rushed to the scene as rescue operations began under the supervision of the DGCA and civil aviation authorities.

The plane crash happened near Meghaninagar, a densely populated area of Ahmedabad. Eyewitnesses reported a loud explosion followed by thick black smoke. A massive fire broke out at the crash site. Emergency services, including the NDRF, fire brigade, and local police, rushed to the scene to rescue survivors and control the blaze.

The Air India crash has caused significant damage to nearby homes and buildings. Many people are feared dead or injured. The aircraft issued a “Mayday call”, a distress signal used in aviation when the flight crew faces an emergency.

According to officials, Captain Sumeet Sabharwal was piloting the aircraft. The black box has been located and will be analyzed to find the exact cause of the airplane crash. The DGCA (Directorate General of Civil Aviation) has launched an investigation.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his grief and said rescue efforts are underway. Rumors about former Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani’s death in the crash were false; he is safe.

The crash has shocked the nation and raised questions about flight safety. Air India, owned by the Tata Group, is cooperating with all agencies. The incident has also affected the Air India share price and Boeing stock in the market today.

This is one of the deadliest flight crashes in India in recent years.

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FAQs:

1. What caused the Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad?
   The cause is not confirmed yet. Investigators will study the black box for details.
   
2. Was Vijay Rupani on the crashed flight?
   No, former CM Vijay Rupani was not on board and is safe.
   
3. How many people died in the Ahmedabad plane crash?
   The exact number of casualties is yet to be confirmed. Rescue operations are still ongoing.
   
4. What is a Mayday call in aviation?
   A Mayday call is a distress signal used by pilots in a life-threatening emergency.
   
5. What is the flight status of AI171?
   AI171 was en route from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick when it crashed shortly after takeoff.