{"id":2780,"date":"2025-06-12T18:10:57","date_gmt":"2025-06-12T12:40:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/headlinepost.net\/?p=2780"},"modified":"2025-06-12T18:10:59","modified_gmt":"2025-06-12T12:40:59","slug":"air-india-flight-crashes-in-ahmedabad-over-240-feared-dead-in-nations-worst-aviation-tragedy-in-years","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/headlinepost.net\/?p=2780","title":{"rendered":"Air India Flight Crashes In Ahmedabad; Over 240 Feared Dead in Nation\u2019s Worst Aviation Tragedy in Years"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Ahmedabad – Habibullah Khan<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A devastating tragedy struck India on Thursday when an Air India Dreamliner en route to London crashed just minutes after takeoff from Ahmedabad, killing all 242 people on board. Officials confirmed that there were no known survivors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Boeing 787-8 aircraft, operating as Air India Flight 171<\/strong>, went down in a densely populated area of Meghani Nagar, near Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, at approximately 1:44 p.m. local time<\/strong>, just five minutes after its departure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Crash Site and Rescue Operations<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Thick black smoke billowed into the sky as the aircraft, still heavily laden with fuel, plummeted into a residential neighborhood, reportedly crashing on top of the dining area of a medical college hostel. The wreckage set adjacent multistory buildings ablaze, prompting a rapid response from fire crews and emergency personnel. Footage from the scene showed charred bodies strewn across the crash site, with some being carried away by rescue teams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Indian TV networks broadcast images of the aircraft wreckage lying atop the hostel structure. While it remains unclear whether students were inside at the time, officials fear casualties may also include residents and workers in nearby buildings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

No Survivors Reported<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Police Commissioner G.S. Malik told the Associated Press<\/strong>, \u201cIt appears there are no survivors in the plane crash. Since the aircraft fell in a residential and office area, local casualties are also likely. We are still working to determine the exact number of victims.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prime Minister Narendra Modi<\/strong>, who hails from Gujarat, expressed his grief on social media: \u201cThe crash is heartbreaking beyond words. In this tragic hour, my thoughts are with all those affected.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aircraft Details and Passenger Manifest<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Air India confirmed that the Gatwick-bound aircraft was carrying 242 people<\/strong>, including 230 passengers and 12 crew members. Among the passengers were 169 Indian nationals<\/strong>, 53 Britons<\/strong>, 7 Portuguese citizens<\/strong>, and 1 Canadian<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Faiz Ahmed Kidwai<\/strong>, Director General of Civil Aviation, stated that the aircraft crashed at 1:44 p.m., shortly after departing at 1:38 p.m. He noted that 244 individuals were on board according to DGCA figures\u2014slightly more than Air India\u2019s official count\u2014adding some confusion to initial tallies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The First Boeing 787 Crash<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This tragedy marks the first-ever crash of a Boeing 787 Dreamliner<\/strong>, a long-range, widebody jet introduced in 2009. More than 1,000 such aircraft are currently in operation globally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Boeing<\/strong> released a statement acknowledging awareness of the incident, noting that the company is \u201cworking to gather more information.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aviation expert John M. Cox<\/strong>, CEO of Safety Operating Systems, commented that early visual evidence suggests the aircraft\u2019s nose was elevated but it failed to climb, hinting at a possible technical fault during ascent. He emphasized that the aircraft\u2019s black box data would provide critical insights, as the 787 records thousands of flight parameters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Official and International Responses<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Air India Chairman Natarajan Chandrasekaran<\/strong> expressed deep sorrow, stating: \u201cOur primary focus is on supporting the affected families.\u201d He confirmed that an emergency coordination center had been established and a dedicated support team was in place to assist loved ones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer<\/strong> described the crash as \u201cdevastating,\u201d especially given the large number of British nationals onboard. British Cabinet Minister Lucy Powell<\/strong> addressed Parliament, stating that the UK would provide \u201call the support it can\u201d to those impacted, both in the UK and in India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

India\u2019s Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu<\/strong> assured the public that full efforts are underway to provide medical and logistical support at the crash site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Historical Context<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The last major passenger plane accident in India occurred in 2020, when an Air India Express Boeing 737 overshot a runway in Kerala, killing 21 people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

India\u2019s deadliest aviation disaster remains the 1996 mid-air collision<\/strong> between Saudi Arabian and Kazakhstan Airlines near Charkhi Dadri, Haryana, which claimed 349 lives<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This latest crash also comes just days before the Paris Air Show<\/strong>, a major industry event where aircraft manufacturers like Boeing and Airbus compete for new airline contracts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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