Date: 12 June 2025
Location: Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
Overview:
Air India Flight 171, a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner (registration VT-ANB), was flying from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick. Just 36 seconds after takeoff, it lost altitude and crashed into the B.J. Medical College hostel area in Ahmedabad, causing massive destruction.
Casualties:
- Total onboard: 242 (230 passengers, 12 crew)
- Onboard fatalities: 241
- Ground fatalities: 39+ (mostly students in hostel)
- Only 1 survivor: Vishwash Kumar (seat 11A)
Response & Rescue:
Emergency response included:
- NDRF, Fire Brigade, CRPF, and police
- Over 600 medical personnel helped
- Victims rushed via ‘green corridor’ to hospitals
Investigation:
- Black box and voice recorder recovered
- DGCA, Boeing, and GE investigating
- Possible causes: engine failure, flap error, fuel problem
Compensation:
- ₹1 crore per victim from Tata Group
- ₹25 lakh interim relief by Air India
- DNA matching used to identify victims
Important Victims:
- Crew member Irfan Shaikh (22)
- Filmmaker Mahesh Jirawala
- Ex-CM Vijay Rupani
Government Response:
- PM Modi: “Deeply saddened by this heartbreaking tragedy”
- UK, US leaders also shared condolences
- DGCA ordered inspections and staff changes at Air India
Aircraft Details:
- Aircraft: Boeing 787 Dreamliner
- Crash occurred with level wings, sudden drop
- First fatal Dreamliner crash ever
Status:
- Airport briefly closed, later resumed
- Bodies handed over to families
- Final report expected in weeks
End of Report
