The most recent information regarding the tragic incident that occurred aboard a flight in Ahmedabad is as follows:
- The aircraft crashed into a residential area, specifically a hostel at B.J., after rapidly losing altitude and only reaching 625 feet. Medical College near the airport.
- Air India Flight 171, a Boeing 787-800 Dreamliner with the registration number VT-ANB, is on its way to London Gatwick.
- Date and Time: Crashed around 13:38 IST on June 12, 2025, shortly after takeoff.
Investigation:
- The 59-second CCTV clip clearly shows the sequence of the plane taking off and crashing – now a key part of the investigation.
- The “black boxes” (flight data and cockpit voice recorders) have been recovered from a hostel’s roof.
- Along with Boeing, the NTSB, the AAIB, and the DGCA, UK investigators have joined the investigation.
- By the end of June, preliminary clues are anticipated; full results may take approximately three months.
Number of Casualties:
- 242 people, including 230 passengers and 12 crew, are on board.
- Deaths: 241 aboard; at least 33 on the ground; reports range from 270 to 274 deaths all together.
- Only one person survived, Vishwash Kumar Ramesh, who exited through seat 11A of the emergency exit and is currently in the hospital.270 to 274 deaths all together.
Response & Impact on the Ground:
- Several medical students were killed or injured in the accident, which occurred during lunchtime in a student mess; an immediate blood donation drive was launched in Ahmedabad.
- Multiple emergency teams (Army, NDRF, CISF, municipal officials) were present at the spot to clear the debris and treat the injured.
Possible Cause:
- Investigators are looking into whether the crash was caused by a flap/gear configuration error – experts suggest the flaps may have been pulled back prematurely.
- Bird strikes and weather have been mostly ruled out as possibilities.
- In order to distinguish between procedural and technical causes, the black box data will be crucial.