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An Air India Dreamliner flight, AI171, crashed mere seconds after departing from Ahmedabad’s Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport embarking for London on June 12, 2025. The flight lost control and struck a medical hostel close to B.J. and immediately burst into flames. Heavy Loss of Life Of the 242 people onboard, 241 died, crews and passengers included. One person survived, Vishwash Kumar Ramesh. On the ground, 28 other people, mostly medical students with some hospital staff, died. Brinda’s Heartbreaking Witness Account Brinda, a nurse working nearby, watched the crash happen. ” I heard a loud bang, and everything shook,” said Brinda. “I ran and saw fire and people screaming. I could do nothing but pray.” Brinda’s emotional testimony has struck a chord across the nation. Investigation & Global Mourning The authorities have commenced an international investigation. World leaders have extended their condolences including India’s PM Modi and the UK’s PM Starmer. The Tata Group has stated they will support the families of the victims. This crash is now the deadliest crash in India with a Boeing 787 Dreamliner
Rescue Efforts Hampered by Intense Heat
Firefighters and emergency responders arrived at the crash site within minutes but were met with overwhelming challenges. The burning fuel caused temperatures to exceed 1,000 degrees Celsius, making access to the wreckage extremely dangerous. Due to the intensity of the fire, many victims were unrecognizable, and authorities are now relying on DNA testing for identification.
Rescue operations continued throughout the night. Medical students, doctors, and staff from B.J. Medical College joined in the efforts, offering assistance where they could. Witnesses described scenes of devastation—collapsed walls, melted debris, and the remains of belongings scattered around the crash site.
Technical Investigation Underway
Authorities have recovered the flight data and cockpit voice recorders. A joint investigation team involving the Indian Directorate General of Civil Aviation, the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau, Boeing, and international experts is examining what led to the disaster. Preliminary reports suggest a possible mechanical or engine failure, but no official cause has been confirmed yet.
This crash is the first fatal accident involving the Boeing 787 Dreamliner model. The incident has raised urgent questions about aircraft safety, leading to global concern.
Immediate Aviation Impact
India’s aviation ministry has ordered comprehensive maintenance checks on all Boeing 787 aircraft operated by Indian carriers. Air India, the operator of the crashed flight, has suspended several scheduled services pending technical evaluations.
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