✈️ What happened
An Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, flight AI171, was scheduled to fly from Ahmedabad, India to London Gatwick on 12 June 2025.
The aircraft took off in the morning but crashed shortly after takeoff, at around 08:08 UTC.
The crash occurred in the Meghani Nagar residential area near the airport boundary.
Witnesses reported a loud explosion and thick black smoke rising from the crash site.
🧍♂️ Passengers and crew
Conflicting reports state the number of people on board ranged from 133 to 242, including passengers and crew.
No official casualty figures have been released yet.
Emergency services are still conducting search and rescue operations.
🚨 Emergency response
At least seven fire engines were dispatched to the crash site.
Local police, National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), and other agencies responded quickly.
Roads around the crash site were sealed off and emergency crews are still working.
🔍 Investigation
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has launched an investigation.
Early concerns include whether the plane hit the airport boundary wall before crashing.
The plane was heavily loaded with fuel for the long-haul flight, which may have worsened the fire after the crash.
Officials from Air India, aviation safety authorities, and Gujarat state government are involved in the response.
Summary
Flight: AI171 (Ahmedabad to London Gatwick)
Aircraft: Boeing 787-8 (registration VT-ANB)
Date/Time: 12 June 2025, approx. 08:08 UTC
Crash site: Meghani Nagar, Ahmedabad
Occupants: ~133 to 242 (unconfirmed)
Cause: Under investigation
Casualties: Not officially confirmed
