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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 into a residential area. The first point of impact is estimated to be 1.5 kilometers southwest of the runway end.

Unconfirmed reports mention that 75 bodies have been recovered from the Atulyam Flats and the Civil Hospital staff quarters, which were heavily damaged in the accident.

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Aircraft Details:

  • Type: Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner
  • Registration: VT-ANB
  • Engines: GEnx-1B64
  • Year of Manufacture: 2013
  • Operator: Air India

Flight Details:

  • Flight Number: AI171
  • Route: Ahmedabad (AMD) → London-Gatwick (LGW)
  • Occupants: 242
  • Fatalities: 241 (plus 5 on the ground)
  • Nature of Flight: Scheduled passenger service

Weather Conditions:

At the time of the crash, weather was clear with visibility at 6000 meters, temperature at 37°C, and light westerly winds. There were no significant meteorological warnings in effect.

Investigation:

The cause of the crash is still unknown. Indian civil aviation authorities, along with Air India representatives and Boeing officials, are expected to begin a full-scale investigation. Early reports indicate that information is currently limited to social media, eyewitness accounts, and unofficial sources.

This incident marks one of the deadliest air disasters in India's recent aviation history.

We will continue to update this story as more information becomes available.

Confidence Rating

The information provided is based on news reports and social media sources, which may not always be fully verified. This analysis is a self-effort and does not reflect official statements or conclusions. As such, the confidence rating for this data is considered unofficial and subject to further investigation.

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Location: Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport (AMD), Hansol, Ahmedabad, Gujarat 380003, India

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