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KATHMANDU: Air India Flight AI171, a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner (VT-ANB), crashed shortly after takeoff from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, on Thursday at 1:38 PM IST, en route to London Gatwick. The flight, carrying 242 passengers and crew, including 169 Indians, 53 British nationals, and one Canadian, plunged into the Meghani Nagar residential area, erupting in flames and sending thick black smoke into the sky.
Rescue operations are underway, with fire services, police, and medical teams rushing to the site. Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel ordered immediate relief efforts, including a green corridor for transporting the injured. The airport has been temporarily shut down, suspending all flight operations.
Air India confirmed the incident, stating, “Flight AI171, operating Ahmedabad-London Gatwick, was involved in an incident today, 12 June 2025.” The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) reported the plane lost signal seconds after reaching a maximum altitude of 625 feet. The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) is en route to probe the crash, the first fatal incident involving a Boeing 787 Dreamliner.
Prominent passengers included former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah are coordinating with local authorities to oversee rescue efforts. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar expressed shock, extending support to affected families.
No casualty details have been confirmed. The cause of the crash remains under investigation. For updates on Air India Flight AI171 crash news, passenger lists, and rescue operations, read more on airindia.com and official X posts. SEO Keywords: Air India Flight AI171 crash, Ahmedabad plane crash 2025, Boeing 787 crash, Gujarat airport incident, London Gatwick flight crash, rescue operations, Vijay Rupani, Narendra Modi, passenger list, latest news.
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