Tata Group, the owner of Air India, has announced ₹1 crore compensation for families of each deceased passenger in the tragic crash of Flight 171 near Ahmedabad. The Boeing 787 Dreamliner crashed shortly after takeoff, with over 240 people onboard. While the death toll is yet to be confirmed, the group pledged to also cover medical expenses of the injured and help rebuild the BJ Medical College hostel that was struck. “We are deeply anguished… Our prayers are with the families,” said Tata’s statement. The airline and Tata Group have promised continued support for all affected in the disaster. (PC: X)

A 38-year-old man, Ramesh Vishwaskumar Bucharvada, is the sole known survivor of Air India Flight AI‑171 after he astonishingly escaped by jumping from his seat 11A during the Boeing 787 Dreamliner’s crash into a hostel near Ahmedabad airport on June 12, 2025 . Carrying 242 onboard, the aircraft plunged moments after taking off, killing over 204 and impacting the B.J. Medical College hostel, where five students also died . Ramesh, injured but breathing, was spotted walking in rescue footage—a rare glimmer of hope amid tragedy. Emergency teams continue operations, and AAIB has launched investigations.

The tragic Air India Flight AI171 crash in Ahmedabad has left 204 people dead and 41 injured. Officials confirmed that among the injured, at least 25 were civilians present in the crash area, not passengers. The London-bound Boeing 787 aircraft went down shortly after takeoff on June 12, hitting a residential neighbourhood near the airport. Police and rescue teams rushed to the site, pulling out survivors and transporting them to nearby hospitals. One passenger from seat 11A survived and is currently under treatment. Authorities have set up DNA testing at BJ Medical College to help identify the deceased. Rescue operations are ongoing. (PC: India Today)

Experts say the Air India crash in Ahmedabad on June 12 may have happened due to both engines failing. The pilot had sent a “Mayday” call, which usually means total engine failure. The plane, a Boeing 787 Dreamliner, crashed minutes after takeoff, killing all 242 people on board. It hit a hostel mess inside BJ Medical College, possibly killing people on the ground too. A student said he was having lunch nearby when the crash happened. His friend, who was closer, is now in hospital. Officials say it is too early to confirm the exact cause of the crash. (PC: AFP)

Air India Flight AI 171, a Boeing 787‑8 Dreamliner carrying 242 people, crashed moments after takeoff from Ahmedabad’s Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport en route to London Gatwick on 12 June 2025. The aircraft issued a distress call at 625 ft altitude before descending into the residential Meghani Nagar area and striking a doctors’ hostel. Eyewitnesses reported explosions and a massive fireball. All onboard—230 passengers and 12 crew, including nationals from India, the UK, Canada, and Portugal—were killed. Additionally, at least five people on the ground perished. Emergency services rushed to the scene; flight operations were suspended, later resuming under restrictions. Investigations are underway by DGCA, Boeing, and GE Aerospace. (PC: PTI)

An Air India plane crashed shortly after takeoff in Ahmedabad on June 12, 2025. The Boeing 787 Dreamliner was flying to London with 242 people on board. At 13:30 PM, the plane was still on the ground. By 13:34 PM, it had started moving at 10 knots. At 13:38 PM, it climbed to 625 feet at 174 knots, with landing gear still extended. Seconds later, it lost signal and crashed in a residential area, bursting into flames. No survivors were found. The cause is still unknown. Air India and Boeing are investigating. Rescue teams are working at the crash site. (PC: Reuters)

In a tragic incident on June 12, 2025, an Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner (Flight AI-171) en route to London crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad, plummeting into the doctors’ hostel at B.J. Medical College. The crash claimed the lives of five medical students—four undergraduates and one postgraduate—and left several others injured. The aircraft, carrying 242 people, reportedly lost altitude and hit the hostel’s dining area. Emergency teams recovered at least 30 bodies, with more feared trapped. Investigations are underway, and a helpline (1800 5691 444) has been issued for families of passengers and victims. (PC: NDTV)

In a devastating blow to Gujarat’s political landscape, former Chief Minister Vijay Rupani (2016–2021) perished in the Air India Flight AI171 crash near Ahmedabad on June 12, 2025. The Boeing 787‑8 Dreamliner, en route to London Gatwick with 242 onboard, went down just minutes after takeoff, exploding into flames over the busy Meghani Nagar locality . This marks the second time a Gujarat CM has died in an air accident—over half a century since Balwantrai Mehta’s fatal 1965 crash . Emergency crews responded swiftly among thick smoke, but all on board, including Rupani, were lost. Authorities have launched a full-scale investigation.

Air India changed its profile pictures to black across social media after its London-bound flight AI171 crashed five minutes post take-off from Ahmedabad on June 12. The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, carrying 242 people—230 passengers and 12 crew—went down in Meghani Nagar near the airport. Emergency teams rushed to the scene, including seven fire engines and three NDRF units from Gandhinagar, with more arriving from Vadodara. Captain Sumeet Sabharwal and First Officer Clive Kundar were piloting the flight. Air India confirmed the incident on X, saying further updates will follow. Devastating visuals showed wreckage engulfed in flames near a medical college hostel. (PC: India Today)

On June 12, 2025, Air India Flight AI 171, a Boeing 787‑8 Dreamliner bound for London Gatwick from Ahmedabad, suffered a catastrophic crash seconds after takeoff. Flightradar24 data reveal the plane climbed only about 625 ft before sending a MAYDAY and disappearing from radar within a minute. All 242 onboard including 230 passengers, 12 crew, and infants were aboard during the descent into Meghani Nagar’s residential area . Witnesses and video footage show a sudden stall, explosion, and thick black smoke . Rescue teams, ambulances, and fire services rushed in. The flight’s cause remains under investigation by the DGCA, AAIB, Air India, and Boeing .