An Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner (Flight AI171) from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick crashed shortly after takeoff on June 12, 2025, near Ahmedabad airport, killing between 204 and 240 people. The aircraft, carrying 242 people-230 passengers and 12 crew-struck a doctors' hostel at B.J. Medical College in Meghani Nagar, causing a massive fire.
Only one person, British national Vishwas Kumar Ramesh, survived with minor injuries. Victims included former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani and several medical students. A formal investigation is underway, and compensation has been announced for families.
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Jun 13, 2025, 1:56 PM IST
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday offered his condolences to Indian President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the significant loss of lives in the Air India flight crash.
Jun 13, 2025, 1:56 PM IST
The DVR has been recovered from the wreckage of the crashed aircraft in Ahmedabad. An ATS officer found the device, which is expected to significantly accelerate the ongoing investigation into the plane crash. The data stored in the DVR could also help determine the exact cause of the tragedy
Jun 13, 2025, 12:59 PM IST
Bhubaneswar, Odisha: On the AI-171 plane crash, Former Commercial Pilot of Air India & BJD Leader Manmath Routray says, "To date, no one has even questioned Air India's training standards... The scene reveals that much data emerged from various sources yesterday, which was not even half the truth. The facts that are slowly surfacing indicate that the aircraft was under maintenance, a substantial amount of work has been completed, and many components have been overhauled. Perhaps a mistake occurred during maintenance, as Boeing's record for this aircraft has been flawless to date... It seems there is a problem with the thrust... The visuals after the incident show that the landing gear has not gone up as it should be... The landing gear failed, which means there is a major technical defect... If both have failed, then there is a possibility of fault in Boeing's design."
Jun 13, 2025, 12:59 PM IST
A local who resides near the AI-171 crash site says, "My house is 700m away from the crash site. We got to know that a massive fire had broken out...I reached the spot and I saw that the police, the fire department and a lot of local people, including workers of BJP, have also come there...It was a very horrible scene, as everywhere there were bodies, completely burnt bodies."
Jun 13, 2025, 12:58 PM IST
Thakur Ravi, who prepares food at BJ Medical's UG mess, says, " In this accident, my mother, Sarlaben Pralhadji Thakur, and my two-year-old daughter Adyaravi Thakur are still missing after the plane crash. My mother, my wife, and I used to cook at the UG students' mess."
#WATCH | Ahmedabad | Thakur Ravi, who prepares food at BJ Medical's UG mess, says, " In this accident, my mother, Sarlaben Pralhadji Thakur, and my two-year-old daughter Adyaravi Thakur are still missing after the plane crash. My mother, my wife, and I used to cook at the UG… pic.twitter.com/LwzRDADDEh
"It was quite a horrifying accident, and due to the condition of the wreckage, identifying all the disaster victims is extremely difficult. All bodies have been moved to the postmortem room. The forensic science team is conducting DNA analysis, and once matches are confirmed, the remains will be handed over to the families. Samples are being collected based on available evidence. Since there's a risk of contamination over time due to temperature, the FSL team is working as quickly as possible."
- Forensic Science Professor Dr Naresh Kumar Soni on Ahmedabad Plane Crash
Jun 13, 2025, 12:37 PM IST
Ahmedabad Civil Hospital administration has said that the body of the passenger/victim of the plane crash who is here will be handed over to the family after DNA matching.
The process of taking DNA samples is going on at the testing centre set up near the PSM department on the ground floor of BJ Medical College.
Jun 13, 2025, 12:33 PM IST
On the crash of Air India Flight AI171, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla says, "In this hour of grief, the whole country stands with the families of the deceased. We wish for the speedy recovery of the injured. This incident is extremely saddening. This accident has saddened the people of many countries. We pay tribute to the deceased."
Jun 13, 2025, 12:31 PM IST
Here’s what Sanjeev Pai, family friend of Captain Sumeet Sabharwal who was the pilot of the ill-fated Air India plane that crashed, said: “I am a retired Wing Commander and have worked with Air India staff in every kind of situation. Captain Sumeet was a very good and experienced pilot. His death is a huge loss for Air India. He was such a calm and peaceful person, an excellent pilot. There were never any complaints about him - he was very professional in both his behavior and in his dealings with people.”
Jun 13, 2025, 11:30 AM IST
PM holds meeting with ministers and senior officials after air tragedy in Ahmedabad
Jun 13, 2025, 11:18 AM IST
Former Executive Director of Air India and aviation expert Jitender Bhargava says, “This is the first instance of a Dreamliner aircraft being involved in an accident. The commander of the aircraft had 8,200 hours of flying experience, so you cannot blame the incident on a lack of pilot experience. As someone from the airline industry, my suggestion is that we must wait for the investigation to conclude and provide a clear explanation of where things went wrong and why the accident occurred.”
VIDEO | Ahmedabad Plane Crash: Former Executive Director of Air India and aviation expert Jitender Bhargava says: “Every time an accident occurs, the standard operating procedures are activated - and that has happened in this case as well. Air India, as the airline; Boeing, as… pic.twitter.com/UWkkdnEHKH
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi said he was saddened by the death of former Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani in the Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad.
Jun 13, 2025, 11:05 AM IST
Air India has set up assistance centres in Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Delhi, and Gatwick (London) airports for the relatives and friends of the victims of the plane crash in Ahmedabad, the airline said on Friday.
These centres are facilitating travel of family members to Ahmedabad, Air India said in a statement.
Besides, the airline has also set up a dedicated passenger hotline number — 1800 5691 444 — for those calling from within India and +918062779200 for those calling from outside India.
Jun 13, 2025, 10:56 AM IST
Bhoomi Chauhan, a resident of Gujarat's Bharuch, missed yesterday's flight, AI-171, which crashed and 241 of 242 on board, including crew members, lost their lives.
#WATCH | Bhoomi Chauhan, a resident of Gujarat's Bharuch, missed yesterday's flight, AI-171, which crashed and 241 of 242 on board, including crew members, lost their lives.
Bhoomi Chauhan's mother says, "We thank Mother Goddess for protecting my daughter. She left her child… pic.twitter.com/Mb4VFKI7x2
Air India has set up assistance centres in Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Delhi, and Gatwick (London) airports for the relatives and friends of the victims of the plane crash in Ahmedabad, the airline said on Friday.
Jun 13, 2025, 10:55 AM IST
Actor Vikrant Massey has spoken out to clear up a misunderstanding after many believed he lost a cousin in the tragic Air India plane crash on Thursday. The actor shared that the victim, Clive Kunder, was a close family friend and not his cousin.
Jun 13, 2025, 10:15 AM IST
Visuals from outside the Ahmedabad Civil Hospital post mortem room as authorities carry out procedures following the tragic Air India crash.
VIDEO | Ahmedabad: Visuals from outside the Ahmedabad Civil Hospital post mortem room as authorities carry out procedures following the tragic Air India crash.
#WATCH | The wreckage of the AI-171 plane hangs from BJ Medical College's building, which it crashed into soon after take-off from Ahmedabad airport yesterday
PM Modi visited the plane crash site today to assess the ground situation.
PM Modi arrives at Ahmedabad Civil Hospital to meet those injured in AI-171 plane crash
Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel, Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu, Union MoS Murlidhar Mohol and State Home Minister Harsh Sanghavi are also present.
Jun 13, 2025, 9:26 AM IST
PM Modi reaches Civil Hospital to meet the injured in Ahmedabad.
PM Modi arrives in Ahmedabad, in the wake of the deadly AI-171 flight crash that claimed the lives of 241 people, including 12 crew members, onboard.
#WATCH | PM Modi arrives in Ahmedabad, in the wake of the deadly AI-171 flight crash that claimed the lives of 241 people, including 12 crew members, onboard pic.twitter.com/L8BuOQMljk
DIG, NDRF Hari Om Gandhi says: “Our six teams are here and have been working since yesterday. All teams are working together in coordination. As soon as we received the information, our teams got involved in the rescue operation. Right now, we cannot confirm how many people may be trapped under the debris until the entire area is completely cleared. Those who were injured have already been taken to the hospital, and the official numbers have already been shared.”
Jun 13, 2025, 7:49 AM IST
"When the crash happened, it felt like an earthquake. Immediately, we rushed to the site. After hearing the loud sound from the crash, the public gathered nearby," says a local who resides in a housing colony near the AI-171 crash site.
Jun 13, 2025, 7:46 AM IST
Visuals from the site where the AI-171 plane carrying 242 passengers (including crew members) crashed yesterday.
#WATCH | #AirIndiaPlaneCrash | Visuals from the site where the AI-171 plane carrying 242 passengers (including crew members) crashed yesterday.
PM Narendra Modi will be visiting Gujarat's Ahmedabad today.
Jun 13, 2025, 7:34 AM IST
NDRF personnel with a sniffer dog return to the AI-171 plane crash site to look for any remaining survivors in the incident.
#WATCH | Ahmedabad | NDRF personnel with a sniffer dog return to the AI-171 plane crash site to look for any remaining survivors in the incident pic.twitter.com/uaRddURKc2
U.S. President Donald Trump called the Air India crash “horrific,” saying it appears most lives were lost and offered immediate U.S. assistance. He noted the plane seemed fine initially but may have suffered engine failure. Trump called it one of the worst aviation disasters in history.
#WATCH | Air India Plane Crash | US President Donald Trump says, "The plane crash was terrible. I've already told them if there is anything we can do. It's a big country, a strong country. They'll handle it, I'm sure. But I let them know that anything we can do, we'll be over… pic.twitter.com/c5nekLKnrk
Briefing reporters, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said, "Air India flight AI171 crashed this afternoon, resulting in the loss of several lives. The entire nation is in shock and stands in solidarity with the families of those who have lost their loved ones.
VIDEO | Ahmedabad Plane Crash: Briefing the reporters, Union Home Minister Amit Shah (@AmitShah) says, "Air India flight AI171 crashed in the afternoon today, and several passengers have lost their lives. The entire country is in shock, and stands with the kin of those who have… pic.twitter.com/611smesIYM
Air India's statement: 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 on http://airindia.com and on our X handle
Jun 12, 2025, 2:46 pm IST
The aircraft involved in the Air India AI171 crash is a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner with registration number VT-ANB and serial number 36279, according to Flightradar24.
Jun 12, 2025, 2:47 pm IST
Debris at Air India plane crash site in Ahmedabad; Fire Services and other agencies present at the site.
#WATCH | Debris at Air India plane crash site in Ahmedabad; Fire Services and other agencies present at the site
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 people… pic.twitter.com/zn3ZMsJjCi
Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel tweets, "I am deeply saddened by the incident of Air India passenger plane crash in Ahmedabad. I have instructed the officials to carry out immediate rescue and relief work and arrange for immediate treatment of the injured passengers on a war footing. I have also instructed to arrange for a green corridor to take the injured passengers for treatment and to ensure all arrangements for treatment in the hospital on priority basis. Union Home Minister Amit Shah has also spoken to me and assured full cooperation..."
Jun 12, 2025, 2:50 pm IST
Thick smoke and dust emerge as an impact of the plane crash.
#WATCH | Air India plane crashes in Ahmedabad; Thick smoke and dust emerge as an impact of the plane crash pic.twitter.com/JLPApIfPnU
Minister of Civil Aviation, Rammohan Naidu, who was in Vijayawada, rushed to Ahmedabad immediately upon receiving news of the flight crash. He is in constant contact with senior officials from DGCA, AAI, NDRF, and the Gujarat State administration to ensure swift, coordinated response and support. Rescue and medical teams are on site: Office of Rammohan Naidu
Jun 12, 2025, 2:59 pm IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to the Minister of Civil Aviation, Rammohan Naidu, and took stock of the Air India flight crash incident in Ahmedabad. The Minister informed the Prime Minister that he is rushing to Ahmedabad to oversee rescue and relief operations on the ground. The Prime Minister has directed the Minister to ensure all necessary support is extended immediately and asked to be kept regularly updated on the situation. All relevant agencies are on high alert, and coordinated efforts are underway: Office of Rammohan Naidu
Jun 12, 2025, 3:03 pm IST
The Director General of the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB), with the team leaving for Ahmedabad for investigation: Ministry of Civil Aviation Sources
Jun 12, 2025, 3:08 pm IST
Relief and rescue efforts are underway at the site of Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad.
Flight operations at Ahmedabad airport temporarily halted.
Jun 12, 2025, 3:19 pm IST
Ambulance carrying injured reaches hospital in Ahmedabad.
VIDEO | Air India Plane Crash: Ambulance carrying injured reaches hospital in Ahmedabad.
A London-bound Air India plane carrying 242 passengers and crew crashed moments after taking off from the Ahmedabad airport on Thursday afternoon. Several casualties were feared. pic.twitter.com/ayhkhULGuS
Air India issues a dedicated passenger hotline number 1800 5691 444 to provide more information regarding the Ahmedabad plane crash
Air India confirms that flight AI171, from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick, was involved in an accident today after take-off.
The flight, which departed from Ahmedabad at 1338 hrs, was carrying 242 passengers and crew members on board the Boeing 787-8 aircraft. Of these, 169 are…
The flight, which departed from Ahmedabad at 1338 hrs, was carrying 242 passengers and crew members on board the Boeing 787-8 aircraft. Of these, 169 are Indian nationals, 53 are British nationals, 1 Canadian national and 7 Portuguese nationals.
Jun 12, 2025, 3:29 pm IST
We are shocked and deeply saddened by the tragedy of Air India Flight 171. Our hearts go out to the families who have suffered an unimaginable loss. We are working closely with all authorities and extending full support to the families on the ground: Gautam Adani
Jun 12, 2025, 3:31 pm IST
Efforts are underway to bring the fire under control.
VIDEO | Ahmedabad Plane Crash: Efforts are underway to bring the fire under control.
Deeply shocked to learn about the flight crash in Ahmedabad. Our prayers are with the passengers and their families: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar
Jun 12, 2025, 3:35 pm IST
Deeply shocked and pained by the devastating flight crash in Ahmedabad. Our thoughts and prayers are with the passengers, crew members, their families, and the residents affected: Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu.
Jun 12, 2025, 3:36 pm IST
Air India B787 Dreamliner aircraft, AI 171 crash, list of passengers.
We are aware of a plane crash in Ahmedabad. The UK is working with local authorities in India to urgently establish the facts and provide support to those involved. British nationals who require consular assistance or have concerns about friends or family should call 020 7008 5000: UK Government
Jun 12, 2025, 3:38 pm IST
Ahmedabad, Gujarat: A senior police officer says, "As per preliminary information, a London-bound Air India flight has crashed at the doctors' hostel. Within 2-3 minutes, police and other agencies reached the spot. Almost 70-80 % of the area has been cleared. All agencies are working here..."
Jun 12, 2025, 4:09 pm IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed deep sorrow over the Ahmedabad plane crash.
The tragedy in Ahmedabad has stunned and saddened us. It is heartbreaking beyond words. In this sad hour, my thoughts are with everyone affected by it. Have been in touch with Ministers and authorities who are working to assist those affected.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah expressed deep sorrow over the Ahmedabad plane crash, saying he has spoken to state officials and rushed disaster response teams to the site
Union Home Minister Amit Shah tweets, "Pained beyond words by the tragic plane crash in Ahmedabad. Disaster response forces have been quickly rushed to the crash site. Spoke with the Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, Home Minister Harsh Sanghavi, and the Commissioner of… pic.twitter.com/8VBERobFTL
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer called the Ahmedabad plane crash "devastating" and said he is being kept updated, with thoughts for all affected families.
Keir Starmer, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, tweets, "The scenes emerging of a London-bound plane carrying many British nationals crashing in the Indian city of Ahmedabad are devastating. I am being kept updated as the situation develops, and my thoughts are with the… pic.twitter.com/8Qhu665pcx
Air India changes its profile pictures to black as a mark of mourning after the Ahmedabad plane crash.
Jun 12, 2025, 4:36 pm IST
Congress MP Rahul Gandhi calls the Ahmedabad Air India crash heartbreaking and urges swift rescue efforts, saying every life matters and every second counts.
Congress MP & LoP Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi says, "The Ahmedabad Air India crash is heartbreaking. The pain and anxiety the families of the passengers and crew must be feeling is unimaginable. My thoughts are with each one of them in this incredibly difficult moment. Urgent rescue… pic.twitter.com/h1Bajjkxdi
MoS Civil Aviation Murlidhar Mohol prioritises rescue operations after Ahmedabad plane crash
Jun 12, 2025, 4:57 pm IST
Russian President Putin sends condolences over Ahemdabad plane crash
Jun 12, 2025, 5:00 pm IST
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar expressed grief over the Ahmedabad crash, saying the nation stands united with those affected by the tragedy
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar tweets, "The unfortunate incident in Ahmedabad has left us confronting a devastating human tragedy. My thoughts and prayers are with all those affected. In this moment of grief, the nation stands united in solidarity with them." pic.twitter.com/QHuH4YTtAJ
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen expressed condolences over the Ahmedabad plane crash, saying Europe stands in solidarity with India in this moment of sorrow.
Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission tweets, "Heartbreaking news from India with the tragic plane crash in Ahmedabad. My deepest condolences to the families and loved ones grieving this terrible loss. We share your pain. Europe stands in solidarity with you… pic.twitter.com/9XNO1nhJ61
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