Air India, AI171 and Ahmedabad plane crash
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Air India flight AI171, a Boeing 787-8 carrying 242 people, crashed after taking off from Ahmedabad on its way to London.
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Air India Flight AI171, a passenger jet bound for London, crashed just seconds after it left Ahmedabad in India on June 12, 2025. Here's everything to know about why Air India Flight AI171 crashed, who the victims were and who the sole survivor is.
He added that the state government has reached out to the families of the deceased spread across 18 districts of Gujarat. Each family has been assigned a dedicated team consisting of a senior officer,
Naidu says a high-level committee and AAIB are investigating, while DGCA mandates extended surveillance on Boeing 787s to enhance safety protocols. The government aims for swift action and comprehensive insights into the incident.
Tragedy strikes as Air India Flight AI171 from Ahmedabad to London crashes shortly after takeoff. Learn about the route map, rescue efforts, and ongoing investigation.
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Flight AI171 investigations continue with global agencies, including the U.S. NTSB, FAA, GE, and Boeing, assisting the AAIB.
The Centre confirmed that Air India flight AI171 lost contact with ATC before crashing, with the pilots' final message being 'Mayday'. A high-level panel was formed to investigate the crash, the Centre informed.
India's Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) has, meanwhile, formed a High-Level Multi-disciplinary Committee, headed by the Union Home Secretary, to examine the causes leading to the crash of Air India Flight AI-171 from Ahmedabad to Gatwick Airport (London) on June 12, 2025.