Tragedy Strikes Moments After Takeoff
In a horrifying turn of events, an Air India flight headed to London crashed just after taking off from Ahmedabad’s Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport on Thursday afternoon, June 12. The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, operating as Flight AI171, reportedly caught fire moments after leaving the runway and went down near the airport perimeter.
Smoke, Fire, and Chaos at the Scene
Eyewitnesses say the plane burst into flames shortly after takeoff, with thick black smoke billowing into the sky. Fire crews rushed to the crash site within minutes. “We deployed fire tenders immediately,” confirmed fire officer Jayesh Khadia. Emergency services are still working at the scene as rescue efforts continue.
Vijay Rupani Was Onboard
Adding to the shock, former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani was among the 242 people on the flight, which included 230 passengers and 12 crew members. His current condition is unknown, and authorities haven’t released any confirmed information yet.
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Air India Confirms Incident
Air India put out a short statement acknowledging the crash:
“Flight AI171, operating Ahmedabad–London Gatwick, was involved in an incident today, June 12, 2025. At this moment, we are ascertaining the details and will share further updates at the earliest,” the airline stated.
Flight Details and Investigation Underway
Flight AI171 was scheduled to depart at 1:10 PM. It’s not yet clear what caused the crash. Online flight trackers showed the flight taking off as planned before the incident occurred. Officials from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) have cordoned off the area, and a full investigation is expected to begin soon.
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What Happens Next
Right now, everyone’s waiting on two things: confirmation about the condition of those onboard and what exactly went wrong. There’s a lot of speculation, but officials are asking for patience as emergency teams and investigators do their job.
This is a developing story, and updates will follow as more information becomes available. Our thoughts are with the families of those affected.
