On June 12, a catastrophic incident occurred when Air India Flight 171, bound for London, crashed shortly after taking off from Ahmedabad, India. This devastating event claimed the lives of at least 260 people, making it one of the country's most tragic aviation accidents in years. The plane, a Boeing 787-8 aircraft, not only killed almost everyone onboard but also wreaked havoc on a nearby medical college's dining hall.
As investigations continue, little is still known about the root cause of this disaster. A preliminary report from India's Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau highlights critical moments before the crash. The sequence of events shows that, at 11:17 a.m., the aircraft landed in Ahmedabad after a domestic flight. The previous crew reported a potential defect related to a stabilizer sensor.
At 11:55 a.m., the new flight crew — consisting of two pilots and ten cabin staff — screened negative during routine preflight alcohol checks. Investigators anticipate a long process before definitive conclusions about the crash are reached, as the entire aviation community watches closely for updates on this tragic event.
As investigations continue, little is still known about the root cause of this disaster. A preliminary report from India's Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau highlights critical moments before the crash. The sequence of events shows that, at 11:17 a.m., the aircraft landed in Ahmedabad after a domestic flight. The previous crew reported a potential defect related to a stabilizer sensor.
At 11:55 a.m., the new flight crew — consisting of two pilots and ten cabin staff — screened negative during routine preflight alcohol checks. Investigators anticipate a long process before definitive conclusions about the crash are reached, as the entire aviation community watches closely for updates on this tragic event.
