Ahmedabad, June 12, 2025 – A horrific aviation disaster shook India as Air India Flight AI 171, a Boeing 787 Dreamliner, crashed moments after takeoff from Ahmedabad, killing 269 people—including 28 on the ground. This marks the deadliest plane crash in India’s history.
✈️ Crash in Seconds: What Happened?
- Flight Details: The London-bound flight had 230 passengers and 12 crew onboard.
- Disaster Strikes: Just 30 seconds after takeoff, the aircraft plunged from a height of around 625 ft and crashed into the hostel building at B.J. Medical College, causing massive fire and destruction.
- High-Profile Casualties: Former Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani was among those confirmed dead, along with several doctors, students, and medical staff.
🧍♂️ One Man Survives the Unthinkable
- Meet the Survivor: Vishwash Kumar Ramesh, a 40-year-old British-Indian, miraculously survived while seated in 11A.
- Escape Story: Despite suffering serious injuries, he managed to exit the wreckage through a damaged emergency door, witnessing the horror unfold around him.
- Tragic Loss: His younger brother was also onboard and tragically didn’t survive.
🔍 Investigation Begins: What Went Wrong?
- Multiple Theories: Officials are exploring causes such as engine malfunction, bird strike, and issues with the aircraft’s control systems.
- Black Boxes Recovered: The flight data and cockpit recordings will be key to solving the mystery.
- International Probe: India’s DGCA, Boeing, and aviation experts from the UK and US are part of the high-level investigation team.
🌍 Nation in Mourning, World in Shock
- Condolences Pour In: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, King Charles III, and other world leaders expressed their grief.
- Air India Responds: The airline has promised full support to the victims’ families, setting up emergency helplines and compensation assistance.
- Public Grief: Candlelight vigils and prayer meetings were held across the country and among the global Indian diaspora.
🛫 Aviation World on Alert
- Historic First: This is the first-ever fatal crash involving a Boeing 787 Dreamliner since its debut in 2009.
- Safety Under Scrutiny: The incident raises serious concerns about flight operations, especially in extreme heat conditions.
👀 What’s Next?
- Final reports from black box data
- Government action on aviation safety reforms
- Legal proceedings and possible compensation battles
This shocking tragedy has left a scar on India’s aviation history. With only one survivor, the nation and the world are left asking—how did this happen, and could it have been prevented?
