Experts say the Air India crash in Ahmedabad on June 12 may have happened due to both engines failing. The pilot had sent a “Mayday” call, which usually means total engine failure. The plane, a Boeing 787 Dreamliner, crashed minutes after takeoff, killing all 242 people on board. It hit a hostel mess inside BJ Medical College, possibly killing people on the ground too. A student said he was having lunch nearby when the crash happened. His friend, who was closer, is now in hospital. Officials say it is too early to confirm the exact cause of the crash. (PC: AFP)

Air India Flight AI 171, a Boeing 787‑8 Dreamliner carrying 242 people, crashed moments after takeoff from Ahmedabad’s Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport en route to London Gatwick on 12 June 2025. The aircraft issued a distress call at 625 ft altitude before descending into the residential Meghani Nagar area and striking a doctors’ hostel. Eyewitnesses reported explosions and a massive fireball. All onboard—230 passengers and 12 crew, including nationals from India, the UK, Canada, and Portugal—were killed. Additionally, at least five people on the ground perished. Emergency services rushed to the scene; flight operations were suspended, later resuming under restrictions. Investigations are underway by DGCA, Boeing, and GE Aerospace. (PC: PTI)

An Air India plane crashed shortly after takeoff in Ahmedabad on June 12, 2025. The Boeing 787 Dreamliner was flying to London with 242 people on board. At 13:30 PM, the plane was still on the ground. By 13:34 PM, it had started moving at 10 knots. At 13:38 PM, it climbed to 625 feet at 174 knots, with landing gear still extended. Seconds later, it lost signal and crashed in a residential area, bursting into flames. No survivors were found. The cause is still unknown. Air India and Boeing are investigating. Rescue teams are working at the crash site. (PC: Reuters)

In a tragic incident on June 12, 2025, an Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner (Flight AI-171) en route to London crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad, plummeting into the doctors’ hostel at B.J. Medical College. The crash claimed the lives of five medical students—four undergraduates and one postgraduate—and left several others injured. The aircraft, carrying 242 people, reportedly lost altitude and hit the hostel’s dining area. Emergency teams recovered at least 30 bodies, with more feared trapped. Investigations are underway, and a helpline (1800 5691 444) has been issued for families of passengers and victims. (PC: NDTV)

In a devastating blow to Gujarat’s political landscape, former Chief Minister Vijay Rupani (2016–2021) perished in the Air India Flight AI171 crash near Ahmedabad on June 12, 2025. The Boeing 787‑8 Dreamliner, en route to London Gatwick with 242 onboard, went down just minutes after takeoff, exploding into flames over the busy Meghani Nagar locality . This marks the second time a Gujarat CM has died in an air accident—over half a century since Balwantrai Mehta’s fatal 1965 crash . Emergency crews responded swiftly among thick smoke, but all on board, including Rupani, were lost. Authorities have launched a full-scale investigation.

Air India changed its profile pictures to black across social media after its London-bound flight AI171 crashed five minutes post take-off from Ahmedabad on June 12. The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, carrying 242 people—230 passengers and 12 crew—went down in Meghani Nagar near the airport. Emergency teams rushed to the scene, including seven fire engines and three NDRF units from Gandhinagar, with more arriving from Vadodara. Captain Sumeet Sabharwal and First Officer Clive Kundar were piloting the flight. Air India confirmed the incident on X, saying further updates will follow. Devastating visuals showed wreckage engulfed in flames near a medical college hostel. (PC: India Today)

On June 12, 2025, Air India Flight AI 171, a Boeing 787‑8 Dreamliner bound for London Gatwick from Ahmedabad, suffered a catastrophic crash seconds after takeoff. Flightradar24 data reveal the plane climbed only about 625 ft before sending a MAYDAY and disappearing from radar within a minute. All 242 onboard including 230 passengers, 12 crew, and infants were aboard during the descent into Meghani Nagar’s residential area . Witnesses and video footage show a sudden stall, explosion, and thick black smoke . Rescue teams, ambulances, and fire services rushed in. The flight’s cause remains under investigation by the DGCA, AAIB, Air India, and Boeing .

A devastating tragedy unfolded in Ahmedabad on June 12, 2025, when Air India Flight AI171, a Boeing 787 Dreamliner headed to London Gatwick, crashed shortly after takeoff, resulting in the death of everyone onboard. The aircraft issued a mayday distress call moments after departure before crashing into the Meghani Nagar area, striking a residential building and erupting into flames. Rescue teams including NDRF, firefighters, and emergency services confirmed there were no survivors among the passengers and crew. Authorities have begun investigations into the cause, as the nation mourns one of India’s worst aviation disasters in recent years.

A bird strike may have prevented Air India Flight AI‑171, a Boeing 787‑8 Dreamliner carrying 242 people from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick, from reaching optimal take‑off speed according to the experts. After take‑off around 1:30 pm on June 12, both engines may have suffered power loss. Former senior pilot Captain Saurabh Bhatnagar noted that the aircraft appeared “short of taking the gear up” and began descending before the crew issued a Mayday call. Aviation expert Sanjay Lazar added that multiple bird hits likely prevented lift development, despite the plane being only 11 years old. Investigations are ongoing to confirm the cause.

Following the tragic crash of Air India Flight AI171, a Boeing 787 bound for London, rescue and relief operations have been launched on a war footing in Ahmedabad. The aircraft, carrying 242 people, crashed shortly after takeoff into the Meghani Nagar area, sparking a massive fire. Emergency responders, including firefighters, ambulances, NDRF teams, and local police, rushed to the scene. Several injured passengers and civilians from nearby buildings have been rescued and taken to hospitals. The site remains under strict security as rescue crews search for survivors and aid the wounded. Investigations are ongoing.