An Air India flight carrying 242 people, including 2 pilots and 10 cabin crew, crashed shortly after taking off from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad.
The aircraft, a Boeing 787 (VT-ANB), was operating flight AI-171 from Ahmedabad to Gatwick when the tragic incident occurred.
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 on https://t.co/Fnw0ywg2Zt and on our X handle (https://t.co/Id1XFe9SfL).
— Air India (@airindia) June 12, 2025
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Details of the flight
According ANI, the flight, commanded by Capt. Sumeet Sabharwal and First Officer Clive Kundar, was just moments into its journey when the crash took place.
Air India B787 Aircraft VT-ANB, while operating flight AI-171 from (Ahmedabad to Gatwick) has crashed immediately after takeoff from Ahmedabad. There were 242 people on board the aircraft, consisting of 2 pilots and 10 cabin crew. The aircraft was under the command of Capt Sumeet… pic.twitter.com/Dzj9voqKoI
— ANI (@ANI) June 12, 2025
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has launched an investigation into the incident to determine the cause.
Passengers onboard
There were 242 people onboard, with a mix of passengers and crew.
Early reports have not provided further details about casualties or injuries, but authorities are working to secure accurate information.
