Ahmedabad Plane Crash: 133 Dead in Air India AI171 Crash

Ahmedabad Plane Crash thick smoke from crash site near

Ahmedabad Plane Crash: Massive Tragedy Unfolds as Air India Flight Crashes During Takeoff

In a horrifying aviation disaster, Air India flight AI171 bound for London crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad’s Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport on June 12, 2025. The crash, which occurred near the Meghaninagar area, has reportedly claimed at least 200+ lives out of the 242 onboard.

I am deeply distressed to learn about the tragic plane crash in Ahmedabad. It is a heart-rending disaster. My thoughts and prayers are with the affected people. The nation stands with them in this hour of indescribable grief.
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) June 12, 2025

Ahmedabad Plane Crash: 242 Onboard, Aircraft Crashes Minutes After Takeoff

The ill-fated Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner took off at 1:39 PM IST and issued a MAYDAY signal shortly after. Moments later, it crashed outside the airport perimeter with heavy black smoke seen from Dharpur near Meghaninagar. The aircraft was being flown by Captain Sumeet Sabharwal and First Officer Clive Kundar.

Who Was Onboard? Nationalities Confirmed

According to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), the aircraft had:

169 Indian nationals
53 British nationals
1 Canadian national
7 Portuguese nationals

Contact Helplines Released

Air India Hotline: 1800 5691 444
Ministry of Civil Aviation Control Room: 011-24610843 / 9650391859

An operational control room has been set up by the Ministry of Civil Aviation to coordinate rescue, relief, and updates.

Global Reactions to Ahmedabad Plane Crash

PM Modi: “Heartbreaking beyond words. We are doing everything possible to assist affected families.”
President Droupadi Murmu: “A heart-rending disaster. The nation stands with those affected.”
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen: “Europe stands in solidarity with India.”
UK PM Keir Starmer: “Being kept updated. Deeply distressing for British citizens onboard.”
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy: “We share your shock and grief on this tragic day.”

Emergency Response: NDRF and CISF in Action

NDRF Teams: 6 teams with 180 personnel deployed from Gandhinagar and Vadodara
CISF: Activated emergency protocols instantly
Fire & Ambulances: Multiple units rushed to the scene

Economic Impact: Market Reaction Post Ahmedabad Plane Crash

Boeing shares plunged over 7% in pre-market US trading.
Airline and travel sector stocks in India fell sharply:
- IndiGo down 3%
- SpiceJet down 1.5%
- Travel booking firms also took a hit

Eyewitness Accounts: Devastation on the Ground

Eyewitnesses reported hearing a loud explosion followed by flames and smoke. One local said, “Bodies and debris were scattered everywhere. We rushed to help, but it was too horrific.”

Nearby buildings have also sustained damage due to the crash impact.

Official Statements from Key Figures

Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu: “On highest alert. Coordinating all rescue efforts.”
Air India Chairman N. Chandrasekaran: “Our thoughts are with the families. Doing everything to assist emergency teams.”
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee: “Shaken and saddened at the core. Praying for survivors.”

Technical Information:

Aircraft Model: Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner (VT-ANB)
Last signal received: 08:08:51 UTC (seconds after takeoff)
Wind Speed: 7kt | Temperature: 37°C | Visibility: 6000m

International Reactions, Residential Damage, and Probe Updates

Bangladesh Extends Support and Condolences
Bangladesh’s Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus expressed deep condolences to PM Narendra Modi, stating:

“We stand in solidarity with the people and government of India, and offer our full support in any form.”
He expressed shock over the tragedy and conveyed prayers to the victims and their families.

Plane Crashed into Residential Quarters of Doctors
Tragedy deepened as it was revealed that the Air India AI171 aircraft crashed directly into the residential quarters of BJ Medical College doctors in Meghaninagar. Several residents have been reportedly injured. Emergency services continue to evacuate and treat those impacted.

Australian PM Reacts to Ahmedabad Plane Crash
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese called the incident “absolutely devastating.”

“Australia’s thoughts are with everyone affected. We’re monitoring the situation closely,” he stated, adding his government is receiving regular updates.

Airport Now Partially Operational
According to PTI, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport has resumed limited flight operations. Several domestic and international flights are being rerouted or delayed amid the ongoing recovery work.

AAIB to Launch Formal Probe
The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has announced the initiation of a full-scale investigation.
Officials, including the director general and Director of Investigation, have been dispatched to Ahmedabad. Preliminary focus will be on aircraft performance, maintenance logs, and black box retrieval.

Additional International and Local Updates

June 12, 18:10 IST: Former Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani confirmed among dead.

June 12, 17:06 IST: Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) to launch a detailed probe. DG and Director of Investigation en route to Ahmedabad.

June 12, 17:16 IST: Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport now partially operational.

June 12, 17:23 IST: Australian PM Anthony Albanese calls crash “absolutely devastating.”

June 12, 17:30 IST: Plane crashed into BJ Medical College doctors’ residential quarters; several injuries reported.

June 12, 17:39 IST: Bangladesh’s Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus expresses solidarity and condolences to India.

Unofficial But Shocking Update:

Police Commissioner G. S. Malik has said, “It appears there are no survivors in the plane crash.” He added that since the crash occurred in a residential area, “some locals would have also died.” Exact casualty figures are yet to be officially confirmed.

The airline stated the flight was bound for London Gatwick Airport with 242 people onboard, including

169 Indians
53 Britons
7 Portuguese
1 Canadian

Ahmedabad Police Releases List of Injured

Ahmedabad Police has released a list of 25 injured individuals from the crash site. Several were residents of the BJ Medical College doctor hostel where the aircraft impacted.

Gujarat Health Secretary Urges DNA Samples

Dhananjay Dwivedi, principal secretary of the Gujarat Health Department, urged the families of the passengers to submit their DNA samples to assist in identifying victims.

“At around 1:40 PM, the aircraft crashed into the hostel and staff quarters of Ahmedabad Civil Hospital. More than 50 injured individuals have been admitted to Civil Hospital,” he said.

latest update

Police confirm 1 survivor found in hospital: Seat 11A passenger currently under treatment.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah visited the crash site along with Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel, Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu, MoS Murlidhar Mohol, and Gujarat Home Minister Harsh Sanghavi.
Tata Group Chairman N Chandrasekaran announced ₹1 crore compensation to families of the deceased, complete medical care for the injured, and support in rebuilding the BJ Medical College hostel.
Air India turned its social media handles black as a mark of mourning.

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