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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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Cessna 172K Crashes Near Fredericksburg During Emergency Landing; 79-Year-Old Pilot Injured

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Cessna 172K Crashes Near Fredericksburg During Emergency Landing; 79-Year-Old Pilot Injured



  • Date: Thursday, 19 September 2024
  • Time: 15:30
  • Aircraft Type: Cessna 172K Skyhawk
  • Operator: Private
  • Registration: N7058G (unconfirmed)
  • MSN: 17258758
  • Fatalities: 0
  • Injuries: 1 (pilot, a 79-year-old man, serious but non-life-threatening injuries)
  • Aircraft Damage: Substantial
  • Location: 14500 block of Spring Mill Road, near Route 17, Fauquier County, Virginia, northwest of Fredericksburg
  • Phase: En route
  • Nature: Private

Details:

A Cessna 172K Skyhawk crashed in a wooded area near Fredericksburg, Virginia, after attempting an emergency landing. The pilot, a 79-year-old man, was the sole occupant of the aircraft and was flown to Fairfax Inova Hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.

The plane collided with trees during the landing attempt, causing substantial damage to the aircraft. No injuries were reported on the ground. Both the FAA and NTSB are assisting in the investigation.

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Location: Fauquier County, VA, USA

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