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BREAKING: Air India Boeing 787 Crashes Near Ahmedabad – 246 Feared Dead

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Ahmedabad, India – Thursday, June 12, 2025 | 13:40 LT Tragedy struck in Ahmedabad today when Air India flight AI171, a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, crashed shortly after takeoff from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport (AMD). The flight was En route to London-Gatwick Airport (LGW). According to early reports, 241 of the 242 people onboard are feared dead, with one survivor critically injured. The crash also claimed the lives of at least five people on the ground, bringing the total fatality count to 246. The aircraft, registered VT-ANB, took off from runway 23 and remained airborne for approximately 30 seconds. Eyewitnesses and videos reveal that after climbing for about 12 seconds, the aircraft began losing altitude. The landing gear was still extended during descent. The main landing gear struck the top floor of a doctor’s hostel, reportedly housing a restaurant. The tail section separated upon impact, and the fuselage continued forward before bursting into flames and crashing...
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The worst accident in 2024 ,Voepass Linhas Aéreas

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The worst accident in 2024

An aviation accident that occurred on Friday, August 9, 2024. Here's a detailed summary

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Aircraft and Operator:

  • Type: ATR 72-212A (ATR 72-500)
  • Owner/Operator: Voepass Linhas Aéreas
  • Registration: PS-VPB
  • Manufacturer's Serial Number (MSN): 908

Accident Details:

  • Location: Near Vinhedo, São Paulo, Brazil
  • Time: Approximately 13:22 Local Time
  • Phase of Flight: En route
  • Departure Airport: Cascavel Airport, Paraná (CAC/SBCA)
  • Destination Airport: São Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport, São Paulo (GRU/SBGR)
  • Fatalities: All 61 occupants (57 passengers and 4 crew members) perished.
  • Aircraft Damage: The aircraft was destroyed.

Accident Summary:

  • The flight departed at 14:58 UTC, climbed to a cruising altitude of FL170, and then experienced a sudden sharp descent at 16:21 UTC.
  • Online videos show the aircraft in a fully developed spin with little to no forward speed before it impacted a residential area and burst into flames.
  • In the area of the accident, a SIGMET (Significant Meteorological Information) was active, indicating severe icing conditions between FL120 and FL210.
  • Both the flight data recorder (FDR) and cockpit voice recorder (CVR) were recovered.

Weather Information:

METAR (Meteorological Aerodrome Report):

  • Campinas (14 km WNW of the accident location):
  • SBKP 091632Z: Winds 360° at 7 knots, visibility 4000 meters, light rain, mist, temperature 17°C, dew point 15°C, QNH 1019.
  • SBKP 091600Z: Winds 020° at 8 knots, clear skies, temperature 17°C, dew point 15°C, QNH 1020.

Investigation:

  • Investigating Agency: CENIPA (Brazilian Aeronautical Accidents Investigation and Prevention Center)
  • Confidence Rating: The information available is primarily from news, social media, or unofficial sources.

Additional Information:

  • History of the Aircraft: The aircraft had previously been operated under different registrations, including PK-PAV, OY-YAJ, F-ORAI, I-LZAN, F-ORAB, and F-WWEZ.
  • Media: Photos and videos related to the incident are available, showing the aircraft and the accident scene.
  • This accident is noted as the worst accident in 2024 and the 5th worst involving this aircraft type.

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