An Air India plane with 242 passengers onboard has crashed in Gujarat’s Ahmedabad, confirms the State Police Control Room. Among those on board, 169 are Indian nationals, 53 are British nationals, while there is one Canadian and seven Portuguese nationals.
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- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday arived in Ahmedabad to take stock of Air India plane crash
- Boeing President and CEO Kelly Ortberg issues statement – “Our deepest condolences go out to the loved ones of the passengers and crew on board Air India Flight 171, as well as everyone affected in Ahmedabad. I have spoken with Air India Chairman N. Chandrasekaran to offer our full support, and a Boeing team stands ready to support the investigation led by India’s Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau.”
#AhmedabadPlaneCrash | Boeing President and CEO Kelly Ortberg issues statement – “Our deepest condolences go out to the loved ones of the passengers and crew on board Air India Flight 171, as well as everyone affected in Ahmedabad. I have spoken with Air India Chairman N.… pic.twitter.com/uamRg06oQf
— ANI (@ANI) June 12, 2025
- Union Home Minister Amit Shah confirmed on Thursday evening that many passengers are feared dead following the crash of Air India flight AI-171, which went down in a residential neighborhood of Meghani Nagar shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad earlier in the day. The flight was carrying 230 passengers and 12 crew members, totaling 242 people.
#WATCH | Air India Plane Crash | Ahmedabad: Union Home Minister Amit Shah says, “This afternoon, Air India flight AI-171 crashed and many passengers are feared dead. The entire nation is grieving and is standing together with the bereaved families… The central government… pic.twitter.com/X6JKYy44go
— NewsMobile (@NewsMobileIndia) June 12, 2025
- The United Kingdom has officially offered its assistance to India in the investigation of the tragic Air India flight AI-171 crash, which claimed numerous lives after the aircraft went down shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad.
The UK Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) has formally offered assistance to the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau, India. The UK AAIB will have expert status in the Indian safety investigation. This is in accordance with ICAO Annexe 13 because UK citizens were on… pic.twitter.com/RzQnDlPcLM
— ANI (@ANI) June 12, 2025
- Union Home Minister Amit Shah arrives at the site of Ahmedabad plane crash. Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel, Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu, MoS Civil Aviation Murlidhar Mohol and Gujarat Home Minister Harsh Sanghavi are also with him.
#WATCH | Gujarat: Union Home Minister Amit Shah arrives at the site of Ahmedabad plane crash.
Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel, Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu, MoS Civil Aviation Murlidhar Mohol and Gujarat Home Minister Harsh Sanghavi are also with him.… pic.twitter.com/F96eEqPJAd
— NewsMobile (@NewsMobileIndia) June 12, 2025
- One survivor has been found in the deadly crash of an Air India plane, after it rammed into a nearby doctors’ hostel shortly after taking off from the Ahmedabad airport, a senior police officer said.
- Speaking to ANI on a phone call, Ahmedabad Police Commissioner GS Malik says, “The police found one survivor in seat 11A. He has been in the hospital and is under treatment. Cannot say anything about the number of deaths yet. The death toll may increase as the flight crashed in a residential area.”
Miracle amidst tragedy!!!
Ramesh Vishwashkumar, seated on 11A, is the sole survivor of the Air India crash in Ahmedabad. He jumped out and walked away injured. He’s currently undergoing treatment at the hospital.#AhmedabadPlaneCrash #Ahmedabad pic.twitter.com/pWIHUD7kG5
— Shivangi Thakur (@thakur_shivangi) June 12, 2025
- Tata Group Chairman N. Chandrasekaran has announced a relief package for the victims and their families. Each family of the deceased will receive ₹1 crore in compensation, while all medical expenses for the injured will be fully covered by the company.
We are deeply anguished by the tragic event involving Air India Flight 171.
No words can adequately express the grief we feel at this moment. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families who have lost their loved ones, and with those who have been injured.
Tata Group will…
— Tata Group (@TataCompanies) June 12, 2025
- Union Minister of Civil Aviation Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu arrived at the Air India plane crash site to take stock of the situation.
- In addition to the dedicated passenger hotline number 1800 5691 444, Air India added another hotline number for foreign nationals +91 8062779200.
- Indian Army teams comprising approximately 130 personnel have been deployed to assist civil administration in the ongoing Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) efforts following the crash of an Air India flight near Ahmedabad.
- Ahmedabad City Police issues emergency number 07925620359 for police emergency services and information regarding the Ahmedabad plane crash.
- A help desk and assistance area is being set up outside the now temporarily closed Ahmedabad airport for the relatives of passengers.
#WATCH | A help desk and assistance area is being set up outside the now temporarily closed Ahmedabad airport for the relatives of passengers of the ill-fated London-bound Air India flight, which crashed soon after take off today.#AirIndia #planecrash #AhmedabadAirportCrash pic.twitter.com/lYYiobftEY
— NewsMobile (@NewsMobileIndia) June 12, 2025
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed deep sorrow over the Air India Flight AI171 crash in Ahmedabad, calling the tragedy “heartbreaking beyond words.
The tragedy in Ahmedabad has stunned and saddened us. It is heartbreaking beyond words. In this sad hour, my thoughts are with everyone affected by it. Have been in touch with Ministers and authorities who are working to assist those affected.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 12, 2025
- Multiple agencies involved in rescue and relief operations at the Air India plane crash site in Ahmedabad, debris with smoke emanating lies spread across the site.
#WATCH | Multiple agencies involved in rescue and relief operations at the Air India plane crash site in Ahmedabad; Debris with smoke emanating lies spread across the site#AirIndia #planecrash #AhmedabadAirportCrash pic.twitter.com/VMO1VKg6FW
— NewsMobile (@NewsMobileIndia) June 12, 2025
- CISF Rescue Operations Underway at AI 171 Crash Site, Ahmedabad. Rescue operations are being carried out in close coordination with local authorities and emergency services.
CISF Rescue Operations Underway at AI 171 Crash Site, Ahmedabad.
Following the tragic crash of London-bound Air India flight AI 171 near Ahmedabad Airport, #CISF personnel immediately activated emergency protocols and rushed to the site. Rescue operations are being carried out in… pic.twitter.com/jnfIWxQF1b— CISF (@CISFHQrs) June 12, 2025
- United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer expressed deep sorrow over the tragic crash of Air India Flight AI171, which was en route from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick and was carrying several British nationals.
The scenes emerging of a London-bound plane carrying many British nationals crashing in the Indian city of Ahmedabad are devastating.
I am being kept updated as the situation develops, and my thoughts are with the passengers and their families at this deeply distressing time.
— Keir Starmer (@Keir_Starmer) June 12, 2025
- Union Home Minister Amit Shah is en route to Ahmedabad following the Air India plane crash.
- In light of the AI171 crash, an Operational Control Room has been activated at the Ministry of Civil Aviation to coordinate all details. Contact: 011-24610843 | 9650391859, the Ministry of Civil Aviation said in a statement.
In light of the AI171 crash, an Operational Control Room has been activated at the Ministry of Civil Aviation to coordinate all details.
Contact: 011-24610843 | 9650391859
We are committed to swift response and full support to all affected.@RamMNK @mohol_murlidhar
— MoCA_GoI (@MoCA_GoI) June 12, 2025
- Following the tragic crash of Air India Flight AI171 shortly after take-off from Ahmedabad, the UK Government has issued a statement confirming it is in close contact with Indian authorities and working to ascertain the full details of the incident.
We are aware that a flight from Ahmedabad to London has crashed near Ahmedabad airport.
We are working with local authorities to urgently establish the facts and provide support. Our thoughts are with all those affected.https://t.co/F4EhI9H9Qx
— UK in India🇬🇧🇮🇳 (@UKinIndia) June 12, 2025
- Air India has officially confirmed that Flight AI171, operating from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick, was involved in an accident shortly after take-off this afternoon. The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, carrying 242 passengers and crew members, departed from Ahmedabad at 13:38 IST before the tragic incident occurred.
- In a statement released by the airline, Air India said: “Air India confirms that flight AI171, from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick, was involved in an accident today after take-off. The flight, which departed from Ahmedabad at 1338 hrs, was carrying 242 passengers and crew members on board the Boeing 787-8 aircraft.”
- Among those on board, 169 are Indian nationals, 53 are British nationals, while there is one Canadian and seven Portuguese nationals. Air India confirmed that those injured in the incident are being transported to the nearest hospitals for urgent medical attention.
- The airline has activated emergency response mechanisms and set up a dedicated passenger support hotline: 1800 5691 444.
Air India confirms that flight AI171, from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick, was involved in an accident today after take-off.
The flight, which departed from Ahmedabad at 1338 hrs, was carrying 242 passengers and crew members on board the Boeing 787-8 aircraft. Of these, 169 are…
— Air India (@airindia) June 12, 2025
- Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport (SVPIA), Ahmedabad, is currently not operational. All flight operations are temporarily suspended until further notice.
Statement from Ahmedabad airport. The airport has been closed & operation has been suspended until further notice: https://t.co/wcTpeInSaP pic.twitter.com/pS7hBGWibd
— Sidhant Sibal (@sidhant) June 12, 2025
- Fresh details have emerged about the tragic crash of Air India Flight AI171, revealing that the aircraft issued a MAYDAY call shortly after departing from Ahmedabad on Tuesday afternoon, signaling a critical in-flight emergency.
- According to preliminary information from Air Traffic Control (ATC), the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner departed from Runway 23 at 1:39 PM IST (0809 UTC) en route to London Gatwick. Within moments of takeoff, the cockpit crew transmitted a MAYDAY call, a universally recognized distress signal indicating an urgent situation onboard.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi has taken stock of the tragic Air India Flight 171 crash and is closely monitoring the situation, according to an official statement from the Office of Civil Aviation Minister Ram mohan Naidu.
- The Prime Minister spoke directly with Naidu soon after news of the crash surfaced. The Minister briefed him on the initial developments and informed that he is en route to Ahmedabad to oversee rescue and relief efforts firsthand.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to the Minister of Civil Aviation, Rammohan Naidu, and took stock of the Air India flight crash incident in Ahmedabad. The Minister informed the Prime Minister that he is rushing to Ahmedabad to oversee rescue and relief operations on the… pic.twitter.com/PiSPkKNs81
— ANI (@ANI) June 12, 2025
- Union Civil Aviation Minister Rammohan Naidu expressed deep anguish over the tragic crash of Air India Flight 171 near Ahmedabad on Tuesday, calling the incident “shocking and devastating.”
Shocked and devastated to learn about the flight crash in Ahmedabad.
We are on highest alert. I am personally monitoring the situation and have directed all aviation and emergency response agencies to take swift and coordinated action.
Rescue teams have been mobilised, and all…
— Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu (@RamMNK) June 12, 2025
- Air India Chairman, N. Chandrasekaran, issued a formal statement expressing profound sorrow over the incident and extending condolences to the families affected.
With profound sorrow I confirm that Air India Flight 171 operating Ahmedabad London Gatwick was involved in a tragic accident today. Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with the families and loved ones of all those affected by this devastating event.
At this moment, our…— Tata Group (@TataCompanies) June 12, 2025
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Flight AI171, operating Ahmedabad-London Gatwick, was involved in an incident today, 12 June 2025. At this moment, we are ascertaining the details and will share further updates at the earliest: Air India spokesperson.
- Three National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) teams, comprising 90 personnel, have been moved from Gandhinagar to the plane crash site. A total of three more teams are being moved from Vadodara: NDRF.
- Union Home Minister Amit Shah has spoken to the Gujarat Chief Minister, Home Minister and the Police Commissioner regarding the plane crash. He also assured to provide Central government assistance.
- The site where the plane crashed is believed to be a residential area.
- All roads to the area have been closed.
An Air India plane with 242 passengers onboard has crashed in Gujarat’s Ahmedabad, confirms the State Police Control Room
More details awaited pic.twitter.com/RPAYU8KfUM
— ANI (@ANI) June 12, 2025
Visuals of the plane crash site shared by PTI show thick smoke emanating from the area.
(More details are awaited)
