At least five confirmed dead in Air India plane crash as rescue efforts continue near Ahmedabad Airport. Concerns grow over Boeing 787’s safety record amid recent operational issues.
Passenger Plane Crash in Ahmedabad: Tragedy with Multiple Casualties
Passenger Plane Crash in Ahmedabad: Tragedy with Multiple Casualties
An Air India flight carrying 242 passengers has crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad, resulting in numerous fatalities and a heavy emergency response.
On June 12, 2025, an Air India flight tragically crashed soon after taking off for London Gatwick Airport from Ahmedabad, with 242 people onboard, including passengers and crew. Initial reports suggest that "many people" have died, according to India’s health minister. The Jet, a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, departed from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport around 1:40 p.m. local time, aiming to land in London at 6:25 p.m. local time. The flight comprised predominantly of Indian nationals, with a number of British, Portuguese, and Canadian citizens aboard.
Emergency crews quickly responded, with India’s civil aviation minister indicating that rescue teams were mobilized to assist at the crash site. Eyewitness accounts revealed chaos as firefighters battled flames engulfing the wreckage, which reportedly struck a local medical college during a busy meal period, leading to injuries among students.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his sorrow over the event, labeling it “heartbreaking beyond words,” while Air India's chairman, Natarajan Chandrasekaran, pledged support to affected families. Boeing has come under scrutiny due to recent operational problems associated with its aircraft, but, notably, the 787 model has not been previously involved in fatal crashes according to the Aviation Safety Network database.
In the wake of the crash, both the Indian and British governments are working together to provide assistance and communicate with the families of those onboard. The incident prompts serious questions regarding Boeing’s safety standards as it attempts to navigate a troubled legacy following two catastrophic 737 Max incidents in previous years.
Authorities are continuing recovery efforts as investigations into the cause of the crash commence. Local communities remain in shock as more information unfolds from this devastating event.
Emergency crews quickly responded, with India’s civil aviation minister indicating that rescue teams were mobilized to assist at the crash site. Eyewitness accounts revealed chaos as firefighters battled flames engulfing the wreckage, which reportedly struck a local medical college during a busy meal period, leading to injuries among students.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his sorrow over the event, labeling it “heartbreaking beyond words,” while Air India's chairman, Natarajan Chandrasekaran, pledged support to affected families. Boeing has come under scrutiny due to recent operational problems associated with its aircraft, but, notably, the 787 model has not been previously involved in fatal crashes according to the Aviation Safety Network database.
In the wake of the crash, both the Indian and British governments are working together to provide assistance and communicate with the families of those onboard. The incident prompts serious questions regarding Boeing’s safety standards as it attempts to navigate a troubled legacy following two catastrophic 737 Max incidents in previous years.
Authorities are continuing recovery efforts as investigations into the cause of the crash commence. Local communities remain in shock as more information unfolds from this devastating event.
