Ahmedabad London Air India Plane Crash: A fierce plane crash occurred on 12 June in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. Air India Boeing from Ahmedabad to London crashed 787-8 Dreamlineer. The aircraft had 242 passengers, out of which many passengers have died. At the same time, the life of a passenger has been saved, who has been identified as Ramesh Vishwas Kumar, who is a British citizen and he is 40 years old. Let us know that this Air India aircraft took off from Ahmedabad Airport at 1:48 pm. Just a few minutes later, this aircraft crashed. Apart from 232 passengers, the aircraft also had 10 crew members. Also, former Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani was riding in this aircraft, who has died in this accident. In such a situation, let us tell you what has been the incident of aircraft accident and what happened.
Air India plane crash developments
- On the morning of June 12, Air India aircraft flew from New Delhi and reached Ahmedabad. The aircraft from Delhi flew from the number AI 423 at 10.07 am and reached Ahmedabad at around 11.40 am.
- On the morning of June 12, Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, with 242 passengers. He crashed near the horse camp in Ahmedabad, which is near a civil hospital.
- After the aircraft crashed, Air India debris fell on the surrounding buildings, causing a fire there too. Due to this, many houses and vehicles were burnt down.
- According to ATC i.e. Air Traffic Controller, Captain Sumit Sabharwal had a Mayday Call soon after the takeoff. Mayday Call means emergency call, that is, as soon as the plane was taken, the captain got information about technical disturbances in the flight. But before any help was given by ATC, the plane crashed.
- Soon after the news of this incident came to light, Union Home Minister Amit Shah spoke to the Chief Minister of Gujarat, Home Minister and DGP.
- Immediately after the incident, Air India gave a statement that Ahmedabad-Landan Gatwick flight flight AI 787-8 today, crashed on 12 June 2025.
- After this incident, doctors were placed on alert mode and 3 teams with 90 NDRF personnel were sent to the spot. Apart from this, the Army and Air Force also started rescue operations.
- After the incident, it was revealed that former Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani was also riding in this aircraft.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Civil Aviation Minister Rammohan Naidu and took stock of the Air India aircraft accident in Ahmedabad. He told the Prime Minister that he is going to Ahmedabad to monitor rescue and relief operations. After this, the Prime Minister directed the minister to provide all the necessary assistance immediately and asked to be updated regularly about the situation.
- After this incident, Air India President N.K. Chandrashekaran issued a statement saying, “With great grief I confirm that Ahmedabad London Gatwick Flight Air India flight number AI-171 Crashed today. Our condolences are with the families and loved ones of all the people affected by this disastrous incident. At this time, our primary attention is on supporting all the affected people and their families. ”
- After this accident, heads and leaders from all over the country and the world expressed their condolences on the incident, including leaders from several countries including America, Russia, Ukraine. At the same time, everyone in India also expressed condolences on this incident.
- The aircraft consisted of 242 passengers, including 2 pilots and 10 crew members. It had 169 Indians, 53 British citizens. At the same time, there were 7 Portuguese and a Canadian citizen.
- Soon after the incident, Air India and the UK government released the helpline number.
- PM Modi tweeted and wrote, “The tragedy in Ahmedabad has shocked and unhappy.
- With the evening, it was confirmed that former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani, who was aboard the plane, has also died. Also, in this accident, the life of Ramesh Vishwas Kumar, a person sitting on seat number 11 A, has survived.
- Union Home Minister Amit Shah reached Ahmedabad from Delhi. After this, took stock of the spot and then met the injured. Also, Amit Shah also met the person who has survived in this accident. Apart from this, Union Civil Aviation Minister Rammohan Naidu has also reached Ahmedabad.
- After meeting the victims, Amit Shah while addressing the media said, “On behalf of the Prime Minister, from the Central Government and the Government of Gujarat, I express condolences to those who lost their lives in this incident.” Amit Shah informed that 230 passengers (both Indian and foreign) and 12 crew members were aboard in this flight. He said that fortunately a passenger has survived and he has also met him. The incident is a major damage to the country and the rescue work continues on a war footing. Amit Shah said, “The Department of Aviation has started its investigation and the Civil Aviation Minister has directed the officials to ensure that the investigation proceeds rapidly.”
- The ‘aircraft accident investigation’ will investigate in the case of aircraft accident in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. The US National Transport Safety Board (NTSB) agency will also help in investigating the Ahmedabad plane crash. Boeing will have to assist AAIB in the investigation of the accident.
- PM Modi will visit Ahmedabad on the morning of June 13 and visit the spot. You can also meet the injured.
- Union Civil Aviation Minister K Ram Mohan Naidu has announced that the government will set up a high level committee with the aim of strengthening the aviation security protocol across the country. Naidu said that “loss of life and property is extremely sad. We are fully committed to improving aviation safety standards. A high -level committee will be set up to investigate the existing systems and recommend reforms.”
- Bollywood actor Vikrat Massey shared the post and informed that he has lost his cousin in this incident. Massey reported that his uncle Cliffourt Kunder’s son Clive Kunder was the first officer to work on Air India flight AI 171 to go from Ahmedabad to London.
- The news of the death of 297 people has been reported so far in this aircraft accident.
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