🛫 Ahmedabad Plane Crash 2025: Full Report on Air India Flight AI171 Tragedy 💔
Date of Incident: 12 June 2025
Flight: Air India AI171 (Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner)
Route: Ahmedabad ➝ London Gatwick
Crash Site: Near BJ Medical College Hostel, Ahmedabad
📌 What Happened?
On 12 June 2025, Air India Flight AI171 crashed shortly after takeoff from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad. The Boeing 787 Dreamliner lost altitude and collided with the BJ Medical College hostel building just moments after becoming airborne.
The plane was carrying 242 people – including 230 passengers and 12 crew members. The crash caused a massive explosion and fire that resulted in devastation both onboard and on the ground.
💥 Casualties & Survivors
- Total Fatalities: 260
- ➡️ Onboard Deaths: 241
- ➡️ Ground Deaths: 19
- Injured: 60+ ground injuries reported
- Survivor: Only one – a British Indian passenger in seat 11A, now recovering in the hospital
📋 DNA Identification & Victim Support
All 260 bodies were identified using DNA profiling. The last body was released on 27 June to the family of Anil Khimani, a 32-year-old Gujarat-based tech consultant.
The government provided counseling and financial support to the victim families. Many were flown in from the UK, Canada, and other countries to claim remains.
🔍 Investigation & Possible Causes
The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) of India is leading the investigation. Black box data was recovered and is under analysis. Several possibilities are being explored:
- 🛠️ Engine thrust failure or imbalance
- 🧭 Landing gear or flap configuration issues
- 🔥 High temperature (~40°C) reducing lift performance
- ⚠️ Possibility of sabotage – not ruled out
CCTV footage shows the plane climbing slightly and then descending tail-first before crashing. It hit the residential block during peak lunch hours.
🌐 International Attention & Controversy
India reportedly denied access to a UN aviation safety investigator, choosing to keep the investigation local under the AAIB. However, U.S. agencies like NTSB and GE Aerospace (the engine maker) are assisting in analyzing technical data.
The decision to refuse external observation sparked debate over investigation transparency and accountability.
👥 Notable Victims
- 🇮🇳 Former Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani (identified via DNA)
- 🇬🇧 UK-based Indian-origin doctor’s family of four
- 🇨🇦 Two Canadian students visiting India
- 🇵🇹 Three Portuguese tourists
🇮🇳 National Response & Mourning
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah visited the crash site and met with rescue teams and victim families. A national day of mourning was declared on 13 June 2025.
Air India grounded all Dreamliners for safety checks. Other international flights from Ahmedabad were diverted for 48 hours.
🧭 What’s Next?
- 🔎 Preliminary investigation report is expected within 30 days
- 🔐 AAIB Director General placed under CRPF protection due to security concerns
- ✈️ Flight AI171’s black box data will be shared with global safety agencies
- ⚖️ Legal action expected against airline staff if negligence is found
🔚 Conclusion
The Ahmedabad crash is India’s deadliest civil aviation accident in a decade and the first fatal crash of a Boeing 787 Dreamliner. While families mourn and await justice, the country now looks toward a more transparent and safety-focused future in aviation.
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#AhmedabadCrash #AI171 #AirIndiaTragedy #FlightAccident #AviationSafety #IndiaNews #PlaneCrash2025
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