Ahmedabad Air India Plane Crash

Incident Overview

On 12 June 2025, Air India Flight AI171, a Boeing 787‑8 Dreamliner to London Gatwick, crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad. It hit the B.J. Medical College hostel in Meghaninagar while climbing approximately 600–650 ft.

• Occupants: 242 onboard (230 passengers + 12 crew)
• Ground casualties: 28+ hostel residents
• Total fatalities: ~269
• Survivors: 1 – Vishwash Kumar Ramesh, seat 11A

Timeline & Rescue Efforts

• 13:38 IST – Takeoff in stable weather
• ~30s later – Aircraft crashes after brief Mayday
• Immediate Response – NDRF, IAF, NSG, CRPF, Army mobilized
• Black box recovered; rescue and DNA identification underway

Possible Causes Under Investigation

Victims & Survivor’s Account

Among the 269+ deaths were political leaders, hostel residents, and medical students. Only Vishwash Kumar Ramesh, seated in 11A, survived.

Broader Implications & Actions

• Boeing 787 safety scrutiny
• ₹1 crore compensation per victim
• Joint investigation: India, UK, US, Boeing, GE Aerospace

Key Statistical Snapshot

FAQs

• Why did the plane crash shortly after takeoff? – Investigations are ongoing, focusing on mechanical and procedural causes.
• Was there any weather issue? – No, weather was stable.
• Could ground protocols be a factor? – Unlikely, as crash occurred post-takeoff.
• Investigation duration? – Initial findings soon; full report may take months.
• Is the Boeing 787 fleet grounded? – Some nations may temporarily ground Dreamliners pending findings.

Final Takeaways

• Severe tragedy with high fatality rate
• Only one survivor due to unique seat placement and rescue timing
• Full-scale investigation underway by international teams
• Safety, compensation, and future protocols under heavy review