In brief
Air India Flight 171 met with disaster shortly after leaving Ahmedabad for London, prompting a range of responses from officials and the airline as investigations and rescue operations commence.
June 12, 2025, 5:41 a.m. ETA catastrophic incident occurred today when an Air India passenger plane crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad, aiming for London Gatwick Airport. According to reports from India's civil aviation minister, the situation is still developing, and rescue teams are working tirelessly at the crash site.Air India has confirmed that its Flight 171, a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, was involved in what they referred to as an “incident” shortly after departure. The aircraft was scheduled to touch down at London Gatwick by 6:25 p.m. the same day, but the number of individuals aboard remains unconfirmed at this time. The configurations of the 787-8 jet allow for either 256 or 259 passengers.Minister of Civil Aviation, Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu, expressed his shock over the event via social media, pledging that authorities are on heightened alert to manage the crisis. The Tata Group, which owns Air India, also acknowledged the tragedy through their social media channels. Chairman Natarajan Chandrasekaran expressed deep condolences to the affected families, emphasizing their commitment to providing assistance to both those involved and the emergency responders managing the aftermath of this incident.As details emerge, the airline is working to ensure the safety and support of all impacted parties during this distressing time.
