Ahmedabad Plane Crash: Air India 787 Dreamliner Crashes After Takeoff, Over 200 Feared Dead

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Ahmedabad Plane Crash: Air India 787 Dreamliner Crashes After Takeoff

On June 12, 2025, Air India Flight AI‑171, a Boeing 787‑8 Dreamliner en route from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick, crashed into a hostel building near Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport moments after takeoff. It plunged into the B.J. Medical College hostel, causing massive devastation and loss of life. 


⚠️ What Happened

  • Flight Details: Flight AI‑171 departed at 1:39 pm IST with 242 people onboard (230 passengers, 12 crew). 

  • Mayday & Crash: Just 30 seconds after liftoff, the pilots issued a Mayday call as the aircraft flew unusually low with its landing gear down. It crashed at an altitude of just 625 ft. 

  • Ground Impact: The plane struck a residential doctors’ hostel and surrounding area, causing fatalities among both passengers and those on the ground. 

🧍 Casualties & Survivor

  • Fatalities: At least 204 bodies recovered from the crash site; the death toll may rise. 

  • Ground Victims: At least five people in the hostel were killed, and 41 more injured, including medical students. 

  • Survivor: A 40-year-old Briton, identified as Ramesh Viswashkumar (seat 11A), miraculously survived the crash and is currently hospitalized. 




🔍 Rescue & Response

  • First Responders: Firefighters, NDRF, police, and medical teams rushed to the site. Ahmedabad airport temporarily suspended operations before resuming limited flights. 

  • Victim Support: The Tata Group (Air India’s owner) pledged ₹10 million (~$117,000) per victim’s family and full support for the injured and affected community. 

🛠 Investigation Underway

  • Agencies Involved: India’s DGCA, AAIB, along with U.S. NTSB and Boeing/GE Aerospace technical teams, are investigating. 

  • Preliminary Signs: Visual footage shows the landing gear remained extended—a potentially critical abnormality.

  • Final Report Timeline: AAIB aims to release a final report (per ICAO standards) within 12 months unless interim findings warrant earlier disclosure. 

🌐 Reactions & Impact

  • Domestic Condolences: India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed heartfelt sorrow; Home Minister Amit Shah mobilized aid. 

  • International Response: UK PM Keir Starmer and Buckingham Palace expressed profound sadness. The UK dispatched consular teams, and U.S. authorities offered investigation help. 

  • Aviation Implications: This marks the first fatal crash of a Boeing 787 Dreamliner, raising concerns about aircraft safety and potentially prompting global inspections. 

🕯 What Lies Ahead

  • Search & Rescue: Additional recovery efforts continue; ground casualties still being confirmed.

  • Technical Analysis: Black bodata, air traffic logs, and maintenance records will be critical in identifying the cause.

  • Policy & Safety: Authorities may issue interim directives for Dreamliner fleets worldwide based on early findings.

🙏 Our Thoughts:
This catastrophic crash marks the deadliest air disaster in India in over a decade. Our deepest condolences to the families and survivors. May this tragic event lead to meaningful improvements in aviation safety.

Location: India, New York, USA, India

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