A Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner operated by Air India crashed as Flight AI171 lost control shortly after departure from Ahmedabad.
Air India crash: What We Know So Far (June 12, 2025)
AI171, a flight operated by Air India, took off from Ahmedabad (AMD) to fly to London Gatwick (LGW) using a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner.
The incident took place on June 12 2025 between 1 PM and 2 PM according to local time.
The aircraft experienced altitude loss right after departure before descending to 825 feet.
The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner operated by Air India took off at 13:38 hrs (1:38 PM) from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport (Ahmedabad).
The aircraft transported a total of 242 individuals who included both crew members and passengers.
Passenger Nationalities on Board
169 Indian nationals
British nationals made up 53 passengers on the flight.
7 Portuguese citizens
The flight carried 1 Canadian citizen among its passengers.
📞 Helpline Established
Passengers can contact Air India through their hotline number 1800 5691 444
Available for passenger families seeking updates and assistance
Air India crash: Accident site observations
The accident site produced massive gray smoke that rose into the air.
Multiple fire rescue teams and more than 20 ambulances were deployed to the scene.
The airport along with the crash zone remains inaccessible because of safety concerns.
The surrounding area experiences traffic diversions which help reduce congestion levels.
Emergency & Government Response
Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu:
The present situation requires maximum attention from all parties involved. Emergency services provide care and relief services to those affected.
The crash site has medical and emergency personnel working non-stop to provide care.
The Civil Aviation Ministry tracks developments through continuous monitoring.
Mayday Call Confirmed
The pilots activated the “Mayday” alert before the aircraft crash occurred
The aircraft stopped all radio communications after sending out an emergency distress signal
The flight crew consisted of Captain Sumeet Sabharwal, who held 8,200 hours of flight experience and First Officer Clive Kundar with 1,100 hours.
London Gatwick Statement
The London Gatwick destination was scheduled for arrival at 18:25 BST.
The organization works together with Air India and the authorities to manage the situation.
The official statements came from Air India together with Tata Group.
Air India Chairman N Chandrasekaran:
“We extend our deepest sympathies. Emergency response coordination and family support form the center of our attention at present.
An emergency center for relatives has been set up to provide support.
The victim support teams along with emergency assistance personnel maintain operations at the disaster site.
Condolences and Ongoing Support
The fatal accident has brought us both great shock and profound grief.
The company maintains its commitment to providing full cooperation with all investigative teams.
The world mourns this unthinkable loss.
