Here’s what we know so far about the Air India flight AI171 crash:
The Incident: Air India flight AI171, bound for London Gatwick from Ahmedabad, crashed shortly after takeoff today, June 12, 2025.
Time of Crash: The accident occurred between 1 PM and 2 PM local time.
Flight Details: The Boeing 787-8 aircraft departed Ahmedabad at 1338 hrs.
Altitude and Descent: The plane reportedly reached approximately 825 feet before suddenly losing altitude and descending.
Passengers and Crew: There were 242 passengers and crew members on board.
┬а┬а┬а * 169 Indian nationals
┬а┬а┬а * 53 British nationals
┬а┬а┬а * 1 Canadian national
┬а┬а┬а * 7 Portuguese nationals
Emergency Response:
┬а┬а┬а * Immediate activation of emergency services, including fire brigade and medical teams.
┬а┬а┬а * Over two dozen ambulances deployed to the crash site.
┬а┬а┬а * Injured passengers have been transported to nearby hospitals.
┬а┬а┬а * Access routes to the airport and crash zone have been cordoned off, with traffic diversions in place.
Visuals from Site: A dense column of grey smoke was seen rising from the affected area.
Air India’s Statement: Air India confirmed the incident, stating they are ascertaining details and will provide further updates. They have set up a passenger hotline number: 1800 5691 444.
Government Response:
* The Civil Aviation Ministry is closely monitoring the situation.
* Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu expressed shock and devastation, stating he is personally monitoring the situation and has directed all agencies to take swift, coordinated action.
London Gatwick Airport’s Statement: London Gatwick confirmed that flight AI171 was scheduled to land at their airport at 18:25.
Tata Group (Air India Chairman) Statement: N Chandrasekaran, Air India chairman, expressed profound sorrow and confirmed the tragic accident. He stated the primary focus is on supporting all affected people and their families, assisting emergency response teams, and providing necessary support. An emergency center and support team have been activated for families.
