In a tragic aviation disaster on Thursday afternoon, an Air India Boeing aircraft bound for London crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad’s Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, sending shockwaves across the nation. The incident occurred around 2 PM in the densely populated Meghaninagar area, raising immediate fears of heavy casualties both on board and on the ground.
The ill-fated flight, AI171, was headed to London Gatwick and was carrying 232 passengers along with 10 crew members when it suddenly lost altitude and crashed just minutes into its ascent. Eyewitnesses described a horrific scene as the aircraft descended rapidly before colliding into residential blocks near the airport perimeter. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) confirmed the aircraft’s manifest and the accident location.
Union Civil Aviation Minister K. Rammohan Naidu responded swiftly, stating that all emergency agencies had been placed on the highest level of alert and were coordinating their efforts on war footing. “I am personally monitoring the situation. All agencies have been instructed to act swiftly and in coordination. Rescue teams have been mobilized, and we are ensuring immediate medical aid and relief at the crash site,” he said in a statement.
The full extent of damage and casualties is yet to be officially released. Local hospitals have been alerted, with multiple ambulances, fire engines, and NDRF teams rushing to the site. Several nearby residents were also reportedly injured in the aftermath, although numbers remain unconfirmed.
Air India, meanwhile, acknowledged the incident through an official post on X (formerly Twitter), saying: “Flight AI171, operating Ahmedabad-London Gatwick, was involved in an incident today, 12 June 2025. At this moment, we are ascertaining the details and will share further updates at the earliest on airindia.com and our official handle.”
The incident has sparked nationwide concern over aviation safety protocols and the need for timely air traffic management, especially in densely populated urban airspaces. The Ministry of Civil Aviation and DGCA are expected to conduct a detailed investigation into the crash.
As the nation holds its breath, prayers continue for the lives lost and those injured, while questions mount about what caused one of the year’s worst aviation tragedies.
#AirIndiaCrash #AhmedabadCrash #AI171 #AviationTragedy #CivilAviation #BreakingNews #IndiaNews #FlightAccident #KRMNaidu #AirIndiaFlightCrash
This is a web-generated news story.
