On June 12, 2025, at 1:38 PM IST, Air India Flight AI171 lost communication minutes after takeoff from Ahmedabad’s Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport and crashed in the Meghaninagar area of the city

Time and Location of Crash:
On June 12, 2025, at 1:38 PM IST, Air India Flight AI171 lost communication minutes after takeoff from Ahmedabad’s Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport and crashed in the Meghaninagar area of the city.
Flight Details:
The aircraft was carrying 242 people in total – 232 passengers and 10 crew members.
Passenger Nationalities:
Among the passengers were 169 Indians, 53 British nationals, 7 Portuguese, and 1 Canadian.
Distress Signal:
The pilot reportedly sent a MAYDAY call just moments after takeoff, but the aircraft lost transponder signals soon after, and radar contact was lost at an altitude of only 625 feet.
Crash Impact:
The plane crashed into a residential zone, hitting a doctor’s hostel and nearby buildings, leading to massive fire and smoke in the area.
Rescue and Emergency Response:
NDRF, fire brigades, and emergency medical teams rushed to the site. Over 7 fire engines and multiple ambulances were deployed. Rescue operations continued late into the evening.
Casualties:
As per reports by 4:15 PM, at least 133 people have been confirmed dead, and the number may rise as rescue efforts continue.
Official Reactions:
- PM Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, and Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu expressed grief and initiated emergency protocols.
- International condolences came from UK PM Keir Starmer and Ukrainian President Zelenskyy.
- Tata Group and Air India launched emergency hotlines and support centers for victims’ families.
Airport & Aviation Response:
- All operations at Ahmedabad airport were temporarily suspended.
- DGCA, Air India officials, and crash investigation teams have begun inquiries into the cause.
Aircraft Info:
The crashed aircraft was a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner (VT-ANB), first operated in December 2009. This marks the first fatal crash involving a Dreamliner.

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