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India.com
12-06-2025
- General
- India.com
Ahmedabad plane crash: Air India plane erupts into ball of fire as it hits ground; watch heartbreaking video inside
In a tragic incident, Air India flight AI-171, en route from Ahmedabad to London, crashed during takeoff at the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Ahmedabad Airport on Thursday, according to the Gujarat State Police Control Room. The aircraft was carrying 230 passengers and 12 crew members. The ill-fated flight was a Boeing 727 twin-jet aircraft. As per DGCA, Air India B787 Aircraft VT-ANB, while operating flight AI-171 from Ahmedabad to Gatwick, crashed immediately after takeoff from Ahmedabad. It added, there were 242 people on board the aircraft, consisting of 2 pilots and 10 cabin crew. Union Home Minister Amit Shah has spoken to Gujarat's Chief Minister, Home Minister, and Police Commissioner regarding the plane crash incident. He also assured that the central government would assist. LIVE VIDEO Flight AI171, operating Ahmedabad-London Gatwick, was involved in an incident today#Ahmedabadplanecrash #london #planecrash #Ahmedabad #AirIndia — Vijaykumar Desai (@KumarVijayDesai) June 12, 2025
Gulf Insider
12-06-2025
- General
- Gulf Insider
Air India Flight Goes Down After Take-off in Ahmedabad
A major aviation tragedy is unfolding in Ahmedabad this afternoon, as an Air India passenger aircraft carrying more than 200 people crashed shortly after taking off from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport. According to initial reports, the flight was bound for London and had approximately 242 passengers and crew members on board at the time of the crash. Former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani was allegedly reported to be onboard the Air India plane which crashed near the Ahmedabad airport on Thursday. The incident took place in the densely populated Meghaninagar area, just outside the airport boundary. Eyewitnesses described seeing thick smoke and flames rising from the crash site, with the impact felt across nearby neighbourhoods. Many residents reported hearing a loud explosion and rushed out to see the aftermath, while emergency sirens filled the air. The video has surfaced of the incident. LIVE VIDEOFlight AI171, operating Ahmedabad-London Gatwick, was involved in an incident today#Ahmedabadplanecrash #london #planecrash #Ahmedabad #AirIndia — Vijaykumar Desai (@KumarVijayDesai) June 12, 2025 Emergency services, including fire brigades, disaster response teams, and ambulances, reached the site within minutes and launched massive rescue operations. Injured individuals are being taken to nearby hospitals, and the area has been sealed off to allow emergency vehicles to move freely. The exact number of casualties and the condition of those on board have not yet been officially confirmed, as rescue efforts are still ongoing. In an official statement, Air India confirmed the plane crash and said it was following up for more details. 'Flight AI171, operating Ahmedabad-London Gatwick, was involved in an incident today, 12 June 2025. At this moment, we are ascertaining the details and will share further updates at the earliest,' it said. Authorities have not yet commented on the possible cause of the crash. Both Air India and the Directorate General of Civil Aviation have stated that a detailed investigation will begin once the immediate rescue and relief work is completed. Families of passengers are anxiously waiting for updates, and the city remains in shock as the situation develops. Also read: UAE-India Flights: Air India Express Slashes Fares in Flash Sale
