In brief
Air India Flight 171, a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, crashed in Ahmedabad on June 12, 2025, soon after departing for London. Rescue teams have been deployed, and the airline is offering support to those affected.
An Air India passenger plane has tragically crashed shortly after taking off from Ahmedabad, India, on June 12, 2025. The flight, designated as Flight 171, was bound for London Gatwick Airport when the incident occurred. According to India's civil aviation minister, the aircraft involved was a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner. The exact number of people on board remains unknown, but Air India’s configurations allow for up to 259 passengers.India's aviation minister, Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu, expressed his shock and devastation over the crash, assuring that rescue teams are on high alert and responding quickly. The Tata Group, which owns Air India, has verified the accident and is focusing on helping the victims and their families during this difficult time.Natarajan Chandrasekaran, chairman of Air India, expressed his condolences and emphasized the airline’s commitment to providing support and assisting emergency responders at the crash site. Details regarding casualties are awaited as the situation unfolds.
