Air India Plane Crash in Ahmedabad: Dreamliner Flight AI171 Crashes After Takeoff
In a tragic aviation accident on June 12, 2025, Air India Flight AI171 — a Boeing 787 Dreamliner — crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad’s Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport. The plane, bound for London, lost control minutes after departure, crashing in a nearby residential area. Here's a full update on what happened, the rescue efforts, and the ongoing investigation.
What Happened: Timeline of the Air India Crash in Ahmedabad
Flight: Air India AI171
Aircraft: Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner (VT-ANB)
Route: Ahmedabad to London Gatwick
Time of Takeoff: 1:38 PM IST
Crash Site: Meghani Nagar / Dharpur area, near the airport
Occupants: ~242 people (2 pilots, 10 crew, ~230 passengers)
Eyewitnesses reported an explosion and plumes of black smoke as the air...