More than 240 people died in Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad
On Thursday, June 12, 2025, in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, a terrible air accident rocked the entire country. Air India's Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, Flight AI -171, London crashed into a residential area in Meghani Nagar in the city after flying to Gatvic Airport in London. The tragedy killed 241 out of 242 passengers and crew members, one of the world's deadliest aircraft accidents in the last decade. The only living person, Vishwas Kumar Ramesh of British-Indian origin, is seriously injured and undergoing treatment at the Civil Hospital in Ahmedabad.
Description and effect of accident
Flight AI-171 was flew from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad at 1:38 pm with 230 passengers and 12 crew members. Passengers included 169 Indians, 53 British, seven Portuguese and one Canadian citizens. A loud sound was heard in the aircraft only 30 seconds after the takeoff, and it collided with three buildings including the hostel of the BJ Medical College. The aircraft caught fire after the collision, which was filled with smoke and destruction in the surrounding area. MBBS students were having food in the hostel at that time, and the hospital staff and their families lived in the buildings nearby.
Vishwas Kumar Ramesh, who was sitting on seat 11A, survived miraculously. He said, "There was a sudden loud sound after the takeoff, and the aircraft started falling down rapidly. I looked at the bodies and somehow fled and came out." His brother Ajay Kumar Ramesh, who was in the same aircraft, is missing.
Rescue work and investigation
After the accident, rescue teams, including Snifer Dog Squad and National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), began searching for stuck people and parts of the aircraft. By Friday morning, rescue teams were searching for missing people and bodies in damaged buildings. According to a report by Hindustan Times, one of the two black boxes of the aircraft has been recovered, which will help find the cause of the accident.
Aviation experts have pointed to several possible causes in the initial investigation, such as engine failure, insufficient emphasis, or decreased performance of aircraft due to high temperatures. A pilot reported that the landing gear was released after the takeoff, which is contrary to the normal process.
Government and corporate reaction
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the accident site on Friday and met Vishwas Kumar Ramesh at the hospital. He reviewed the rescue operations and expressed condolences to the affected families. The Tata Group, who owns Air India, announced the assistance of Rs 1 crore to the families of the deceased and the cost of treatment of the injured.
After this accident, the Government of India has started the idea of completing the entire Boeing 787 fleet of Air India. In addition, a team from the US National Transport Safety Board (NTSB) has reached India to assist in investigation.
conclusion
The accident is one of the most tragic events in India's aviation history. As the investigation is moving forward, people of the country and the world are showing solidarity with families affected by this tragedy. The results of rescue work and investigation are awaited, which will highlight the causes of this horrific accident.
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