Summary:
On June 12, 2025, Air India Flight AI171, a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner en route to London Gatwick, crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad, India. The aircraft, carrying 242 people, including 230 passengers and 12 crew members, went down in a residential area, striking a doctors’ hostel at B.J. Medical College. Over 100 people were killed, including many medical students, and numerous others were injured.

Key Details:

  • The flight included 169 Indian nationals, 53 British citizens, seven Portuguese, and one Canadian.

  • A “Mayday” call was received shortly before communication was lost.

  • The crash marks the first fatal incident involving a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner since its introduction in 2011.

  • Emergency services responded swiftly, but there are no reports of survivors.

  • Investigations are underway to determine the cause of the crash.

Impact:
This incident represents India’s deadliest aviation accident since 2020 and has deeply shocked the nation.