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"Air India Flight AI171 Crashes After Takeoff from Ahmedabad — Over 240 Onboard Feared Dead"

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🔴 Breaking: Air India Flight AI171 Crashes Shortly After Takeoff in Ahmedabad — Over 240 Onboard

June 12, 2025 | Ahmedabad, India —
In a devastating turn of events, Air India Flight AI171, bound for London, crashed minutes after takeoff from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad early Thursday morning.

According to the Ministry of Civil Aviation, the aircraft was carrying over 240 passengers and crew members when it lost contact with air traffic control just 12 minutes after departure at 6:22 AM local time.



⚠️ Emergency Response Underway

Emergency teams, including fire brigades, medical units, and disaster response forces, have been deployed to the crash site located 15 km north of Ahmedabad, in a sparsely populated farmland zone.
Eyewitnesses report a loud explosion followed by smoke plumes rising into the sky.

“We saw a fireball falling from the sky — we knew something terrible had happened,” said Ravi Mehta, a local resident who rushed to the site.

🛩️ Flight Details

  • Flight No: AI171

  • Route: Ahmedabad (AMD) ➝ London Heathrow (LHR)

  • Aircraft Type: Boeing 777-300ER

  • Passengers/Crew: Approx. 240+

  • Crash Site: Near Sabarmati region, outskirts of Ahmedabad

Air India has confirmed the incident and stated that a crisis management team has been activated, and families of passengers are being contacted.

❗ Possible Technical Malfunction

Though the exact cause of the crash remains under investigation, initial radar data and pilot communication logs point toward a possible engine failure shortly after takeoff.
An inquiry led by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) and assisted by Boeing technical advisors is already underway.

🇮🇳 National Mourning & Political Response

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his deep sorrow over the tragedy, tweeting:

“Deeply anguished by the crash of Air India flight AI171. Prayers for the victims and their families. Emergency teams are working round the clock.”

Several state governments have declared a state of mourning, and the Civil Aviation Minister, Jyotiraditya Scindia, is en route to the site.

🔍 What Happens Next?

  • Black box recovery is underway

  • Passenger list will be released after family notifications

  • Rescue and identification operations continue

  • Flight operations at Ahmedabad Airport are suspended until further notice

🕯️ A Nation in Shock

This marks one of the worst aviation disasters in India in recent years, reminding citizens of the fragility of life and the need for rigorous aviation safety.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to everyone affected by this tragic incident.

📌 Stay tuned for real-time updates.
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