Date of Crash: June 12, 2025
Location: Near Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, Ahmedabad, Gujarat
🛫 What Happened?
Tragedy struck when Air India Flight AI171, a Boeing 787 Dreamliner flying from Ahmedabad to London, crashed just moments after takeoff. The aircraft went down near the B.J. Medical College and Civil Hospital campus in Meghani Nagar, causing devastation both in the air and on the ground.
📊 Casualties
- Total Onboard: 242 people
- Confirmed Dead: 241 passengers and crew
- Deaths on Ground: At least 28 people
- Survivor: Only one person, a British-Indian named Vishwash Kumar Ramesh, survived (seat 11A)
This makes it one of the worst air disasters in India’s history.
🧍♂️ Victims Included
Among the deceased were:
- Former Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani
- Several doctors and medical students
- Pregnant women, children, and airport staff
- Residents living near the crash zone
🚨 Emergency Response
- Quick action from NDRF, Indian Air Force, BSF, NSG, and local police
- Airport temporarily shut down
- Burnt buildings and debris covered parts of the medical campus
🔍 Investigation Underway
- The aircraft issued a Mayday call just before the crash
- Suspected cause: engine failure or technical malfunction
- The black box has been recovered
- A full investigation is underway by:
- India’s Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB)
- UK AAIB, US NTSB, Boeing, and GE Aerospace
🌍 International Reaction
- PM Narendra Modi, UK PM Keir Starmer, and King Charles III expressed deep sorrow
- Global aviation experts are watching closely
- Boeing stocks fell sharply after the news broke
📌 Why This Matters
This is not just a national tragedy—it’s a global wake-up call for aviation safety. Questions are now being raised about:
- Aircraft maintenance
- Pilot training
- Emergency preparedness at major airports
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What do you think should be India’s top aviation priority after this crash?
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