Air India Flight Crashes After Takeoff in Ahmedabad, 242 Dead
An Air India jet heading to London crashed shortly after taking off from Ahmedabad, killing all 242 people onboard on June 12. The aircraft struck a hostel at BJ Medical College, igniting a fire and causing widespread panic.
The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner departed Ahmedabad’s airport at 1:38 p.m. local time. Moments later, the pilots issued a distress call. Within minutes, the plane crashed near the medical college, prompting an immediate response from emergency crews. Despite their efforts, no one on board survived.
The crash killed 230 passengers and 12 crew members. The victims included nationals from India, the United Kingdom, Portugal, and Canada.
Details:
- Aircraft: Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, registered VT‑ANB
- Route: Ahmedabad to London Gatwick
- Time: June 12, around 1:38 p.m. IST
- Fatalities: 242 onboard
- Nationalities: 169 Indians, 53 Britons, 7 Portuguese, 1 Canadian
- Ground impact: Hostel struck; injuries and deaths confirmed
- Crew: Capt. Sumeet Sabharwal and First Officer Clive Kundar
“This was a tragic and terrible incident,” said a rescue team member. “We are doing all we can to support the families affected.”
This crash marks the first fatal accident involving a Boeing 787 since the aircraft entered commercial service. Investigators from India and international agencies are now examining the cause.
More…
- https://people.com/london-bound-passenger-plane-crashes-shortly-after-take-off-india-11753116
- https://indiatimes.com/news/ahmedabad-air-india-flight-with-242-onboard-crashes-minutes-after-take-off-thick-smoke-engulfs-city-as-rescue-ops-begin-660944.html
- https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/jun/12/air-india-flight-171-plane-crash-what-we-know-ahmedabad-gatwick
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