Boeing flight crash in Ahmedabad (meghani)
A catastrophic aviation disaster occurred in Ahmedabad on June 12, 2025, when Air India Flight AI171, a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, crashed shortly after takeoff from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport. The aircraft, en route to London Gatwick Airport, was carrying 242 people—230 passengers and 12 crew members. Tragically, all on board are feared to have perished, marking this as the first fatal crash involving a Boeing 787 since its introduction in 2011 .thesun.co.uk+7en.wikipedia.org+7economictimes.indiatimes.com+7
Incident Details
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Flight Information: Flight AI171 departed Ahmedabad at approximately 1:40 PM IST. The aircraft issued a Mayday call shortly after takeoff and lost communication at an altitude of just 625 feet. It crashed into a residential area near Meghani Nagar, striking a doctor's hostel associated with B.J. Medical College .nypost.com+4thedailybeast.com+4thesun.co.uk+4thesun.co.uk+3aljazeera.com+3thedailybeast.com+3
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Casualties: As of the latest reports, between 30 and 35 bodies have been recovered from the crash site. The passengers included 169 Indian nationals, 53 British nationals, 1 Canadian, and 7 Portuguese nationals .aljazeera.com+1reuters.com+1thesun.co.uk+2thedailybeast.com+2aljazeera.com+2
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Emergency Response: A large-scale rescue operation is underway, with six teams from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and two units from the Border Security Force (BSF) deployed to the crash site .economictimes.indiatimes.com
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Airport Status: All flight operations at Ahmedabad Airport have been suspended until further notice .aljazeera.com+1nypost.com+1
Investigation and Official Reactions
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) and the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) have initiated investigations to determine the cause of the crash . Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his condolences, stating that the tragedy has "stunned and saddened us," and assured that all possible actions are being taken to assist those affected .en.wikipedia.orgaljazeera.com+1reuters.com+1
Historical Context
This incident is particularly significant as it marks the first fatal crash involving the Boeing 787 Dreamliner, an aircraft known for its safety record. The crash occurred in a densely populated area, raising concerns about potential casualties among local residents .reuters.com+3thesun.co.uk+3aljazeera.com+3
As investigations continue, authorities are working to provide support to the families of the victims and to ascertain the cause of this tragic event.
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