Air India flight to London Crash with 242 passengers crashes after take-off in Ahmedabad

 

The incident occurred in the Meghaninagar area, not far from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, and has been confirmed by the State Police Control Room 

 

India’s aviation regulator, DGCA, has rushed a team of investigators from Delhi to Ahmedabad following the crash of an Air India aircraft carrying 242 passengers near the city’s airport on Thursday afternoon.

 

In an official statement, DGCA said, "On 12th Jun, 2025, M/s Air India B787 Aircraft VT-ANB while operating flight AI-171 from (Ahmedabad to Gatwick) has crashed immediately after takeoff from Ahmedabad. There were 242 person on board the aircraft consisting of 2 pilots and 10 cabin crew. The aircraft was under the command of Capt Sumeet Sabharwal with First Officer Clive Kundar. Capt Sumeet Sabharwal is a LTC with 8200 Hrs of experience. The copilot had 1100Hrs of flying experience. "

 

Former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani on Thursday died after an Air India plane crashed near the Ahmedabad airport on Thursday. Over 200 people are feared dead in the tragedy.

Gujarat BJP state president CR Patil confirmed Rupani’s death and said this is a great loss for the party.

 

Air India Ahmedabad-London Plane Crash News Live: Civil Aviation Minister promises action; personally keeping an eye on the issue "I am shocked and heartbroken to read of the flight tragedy in Ahmedabad," wrote Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu, minister of civil aviation, in a post on X. We are quite vigilant. I have instructed all aviation and emergency response organizations to act quickly and cooperatively, and I am personally keeping an eye on the situation. Rescue crews have been called in, and every attempt is being made to guarantee that relief supplies and medical assistance are sent to the scene as soon as possible." 

 

 

As fire services and other emergency agencies start their coordinated response operations, debris from the Air India B787 aircraft, VT-ANB, is lying dispersed at the Ahmedabad crash scene. Shortly after takeoff, the aircraft, carrying 242 passengers—including two pilots and ten cabin crew—that was flying as Flight AI-171 to London Gatwick crashed. 

 

 

 

Authorities are working to recover the aircraft's black box, which includes the flight data recorder and cockpit voice recorder. This will be essential in reconstructing the flight path and understanding the sequence of events that led to the crash. 

 

 

Authorities have not confirmed casualties or survivors yet. The focus remains on rescue operations amid difficult conditions. 

 

 

The DGCA will lead the probe into the crash. Boeing is also expected to send a technical team to assist with the investigation. 

 

 

Multiple fire engines and ambulances were rushed to the site. Rescue work is ongoing, but the intense fire has slowed efforts. 

 

 

An Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner crashed minutes after departing Ahmedabad airport, plunging into the Meghani area and causing a massive explosion and smoke plume. 

 

Ahmedabad Plane Crash News Live: An Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad’s airport while en route to London. The aircraft, carrying 290 passengers, went down in the Meghani area, causing a massive fire due to its full fuel load. Rescue operations are underway, with no official confirmation of casualties. The DGCA is expected to launch an investigation, with possible assistance from Boeing.