Air India’s London-bound Flight AI171 with over two hundred passengers aboard crashed near Ahmedabad airport on Thursday, said the airline.
“Flight AI171, operating Ahmedabad-London Gatwick, was involved in an incident today, 12 June 2025. At this moment, we are ascertaining the details,” Air India said, sharing an update on its X handle.
Officials are yet to release any official information about the casualties or the reason behind the crash.
Visuals from the site show a thick plume of grey smoke rising from the ground. At least two dozen ambulances were rushed to the spot for relief and containment efforts. Some of the injured have been rushed to the nearby hospital.
Meanwhile, TV reports said that an Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner carrying over 250 passengers crashed just after taking off from Ahmedabad airport. The flight that was going to London went down between 1 pm and 2 pm.
The police have diverted traffic from the area.
Meanwhile, Home Minister Amit Shah is understood to have spoken to the Gujarat Chief Minister, Home Minister and the Police Commissioner about the plane crash, regarding all possible Central assistance.
A tragic aviation incident unfolded in Gujarat on Thursday afternoon when a passenger aircraft, believed to be an Air India Boeing, crashed near Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad. The crash occurred in the Meghaninagar locality, not far from the airport premises.
Eyewitnesses described a terrifying scene: a loud explosion as the aircraft hit the ground, followed by intense flames and thick plumes of black smoke rising high into the sky — visible from several kilometers away.
As per early information from Gujarat, the plane was carrying approximately 133 passengers at the time of the crash.
What We Know So Far
Initial reports suggest the plane encountered a technical malfunction during takeoff, though the exact cause is still under investigation. The aircraft reportedly went down just beyond the airport’s boundary.
There has been no official confirmation yet on whether the aircraft was indeed operated by Air India, but sources close to the situation have indicated it may be.
(This story is developing and will be updated as more information becomes available.)
