Breaking: Air India flight AI-171 from Ahmedabad to London crashes minutes after takeoff, 242 feared onboard. Black smoke was seen from the crash site near Nepaninagar. Rescue ops are underway.
A Routine Flight Turns Tragic in Seconds
A routine Thursday flight turned into hell less than 5 minutes after takeoff for What seemed like. Air India Flight AI-171 bound for London Gatwick from Ahmedabad crashed soon after taking off from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport,2025-06-12. The aircraft went down close to Nepaninagar, about 15 kilometers from the airport.
Thick Smoke, Screams, and a Race Against Time
Plumes of black smoke above the Kaila and Dharpur area were seen by the eyewitnesses Sirens screamed fire engines raced to the spot. Fire brigades, BSF, and NDRF men within minutes of receiving alerts rushed to the spot to contain the blaze.
242 Souls Aboard the Ill-Fated Plane
The plane was scheduled to carry 242 passengers/crew (230 people, 12 crew). Initial reports state the aircraft in question to be a Boeing 787 Dreamliner around 11 years old. However, the current status of Gujarat’s former CM and senior BJP leader Vijay Rupani who was on board tragically remains unconfirmed among those onboard.
Fireball Aftermath: Videos Flood Social Media
Horrific videos of the crash site being consumed by flames and smoke took over social media. Via the crash site, recorded by surrounding locals it is going viral on other platforms. The scale of the destruction could not fail to capture the nation and the global aviation industry.
Air India Breaks Silence with Official Statement
Soon after the crash, Air India stated X (formerly Twitter):
“Flight A1171, operating Ahmedabad to London Gatwick, was involved in an incident today, 12 June 2025. We are gathering all the details and will provide timely updates at airindia.com and on our official handle @airindia.”
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No Cause Confirmed Yet, Rescue in Full Swing
The exact reason for the crash remains to be determined by authorities. Relief and rescue operations are in progress. Fire officer Jayesh Khadita told TOI that the aircraft caught fire even as it touched ground and 7 fire engines responded rapidly.
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A Nation Holds Its Breath
As the rescue operation carries on into the night, the nation bears witness to it in agony and disbelief. Officials will now race against time to find survivors and probe how a common flight could turn into one of India’s most sinister aviation disasters.
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