From 2025 Ahmedabad To 1978 Mumbai: Worst Air India Plane Crashes
The Ahmedabad crash is one among several Air India plane crashes over the years. Some of them have been deadly, leaving all passengers dead.
Ahmedabad Air India Plane Crash: Air India Flight AI171, from Ahmedabad to London, crashed shortly after take-off on Thursday afternoon near the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Airport. The Boeing 787–8 Dreamliner carrying 242, lost contact with air traffic control under a minute into ascent, reaching just around 625 feet before descending into the residential Meghani Nagar neighbourhood, and crashing in it. At least 40 people are confirmed to have died in the Air India plane crash.
Fire crews, ambulances, and National Disaster Response teams were rushed to the spot. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation and Air India have launched investigations, while authorities continue rescue and relief operations.
'Flight AI171, operating Ahmedabad-London Gatwick, was involved in an incident today, 12 June 2025. At this moment, we are ascertaining the details and will share further updates at the earliest on http://airindia.com and on our X handle," said a statement from Air India.
The Ahmedabad crash is one among several Air India plane crashes over the years. Some of them have been deadly, leaving all passengers dead.
Air India Plane Crashes
Air India Flight 101 (1966) – Mont Blanc, France
Flying a Boeing 707 over the French Alps, Flight 101 crashed into Mont Blanc on January 24, 1966, killing all 117 onboard, including renowned scientist Homi J. Bhabha. Poor weather, navigation errors, and autopilot mismanagement were cited as contributing factors.
Air India Flight 182 (1985) – Off the Irish Coast
Tragedy struck on June 23, 1985, when a Boeing 747 exploded mid-air over the Atlantic following a bomb attack by Khalistani terrorists. All 329 people onboard were killed, making it the deadliest act of aviation terrorism involving an Indian carrier.
Air India Express Flight IX-812 (2010) – Mangalore, Karnataka
On May 22, 2010, a Boeing 737–800 operating a Dubai–Mangalore service overshot the tabletop runway at Mangalore, fell into a gorge, and burst into flames. Of the 166 onboard, 158 lost their lives, with just 8 survivors
Air India Express Flight IX-1344 (2020) – Kozhikode, Kerala
Part of the Vande Bharat repatriation mission, this Boeing 737–800 touched down in heavy rain on August 7, 2020, skidded off the Kozhikode tabletop runway, and broke into two. The accident resulted in 21 fatalities (including both pilots) and left over 110 injured
Air India Flight AI-171 (2025) – Ahmedabad, Gujarat
On June 12, 2025, Air India Flight AI171, a Boeing 787–8 Dreamliner carrying 242 people, crashed shortly after takeoff from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad. At least 40 people have died in the crash. More details are coming in.
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