Air India Flight AI171 Crashes in Ahmedabad
TechNews On June 12, 2025, Air India Flight AI 171, a Boeing 787‑8 Dreamliner (tail number VT‑ANB), crashed shortly after takeoff from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad, bound for London Gatwick . The aircraft lifted off around 1:38 PM IST from runway 23 but lost radar contact at approximately 625 feet, within one minute of departure . It came down in the Meghani Nagar residential area, producing massive smoke plumes and triggering extensive emergency and rescue operations . Onboard were 242 passengers and 12 crew members (total occupancy: 254) . While rescue efforts are ongoing, official confirmation on casualties or survivors is not yet available. Visuals show severe fire and damage . The DGCA (Civil Aviation Authority) and Air India have launched an official investigation, with the AAIB (Accident Investigation Bureau) also involved . Among those on board was Vijay Rupani, former Chief Minister of Gujarat . This is the first-ever hull loss of a Boeing 787 ai...