✈️ BREAKING: Air India Dreamliner Crashes Shortly After Takeoff from Ahmedabad – Multiple Casualties Feared
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Ahmedabad, India | June 12, 2025
A catastrophic aviation disaster unfolded today when Air India Flight AI171, a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, crashed just minutes after taking off from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport en route to London Gatwick.
The aircraft, carrying 242 occupants including 12 crew members, encountered an emergency shortly after liftoff at 1:38 PM IST. According to Air Traffic Control sources, the pilot issued a "Mayday" distress call seconds before the aircraft lost altitude and slammed into the Meghani Nagar residential area, causing widespread destruction, heavy smoke, and panic.Local media reported 33 persons on the ground have been killed in the accident, with 1 of the flight passenger survived the crash.
🔥 Scene of Devastation
Eyewitnesses described the crash site as a war zone. Multiple buildings were damaged, and emergency crews—including fire brigades, ambulances, and six NDRF (National Disaster Response Force) teams—were dispatched within minutes.
“There was a loud boom, followed by a massive fireball and black smoke rising above the houses,” said a local resident.
🛫 Aircraft Details
The Dreamliner, tail number VT-ANM, is part of Air India’s widebody fleet and was operating on an international sector. This marks the first fatal crash involving a Boeing 787 Dreamliner, a model that has held an exceptional safety record since its entry into service in 2009.
🛑 Flight Disruption & Airport Lockdown
All departures and arrivals at Ahmedabad International Airport have been suspended until further notice. Family members of passengers are being assisted at a special help desk, while the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has launched a full-scale investigation alongside Air India and Boeing representatives.
📉 Global Impact
News of the crash has already sent ripples across global aviation markets. Boeing shares dipped sharply in after-hours trading, and questions are being raised about aircraft maintenance, crew training, and emergency preparedness.
📝 What Comes Next?
The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) and DGCA are expected to analyze the Flight Data Recorder (black box), which will be crucial in understanding the cause. Early speculation points to a possible catastrophic engine or flight control failure, but officials have urged restraint until facts are established
Aviation2Day will continue to monitor this developing story. Our thoughts are with the families affected by this tragedy.
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