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.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Time of India
4 hours ago
- Time of India
Indian Army mobilised 150-plus personnel within minutes of Air India plane crash
The Army responded swiftly to the Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad last month, mobilising more than 150 personnel within minutes for the rescue operation , a senior official said here on Thursday. Disaster relief is no longer an episodic task and has become an operational reality that must be "planned for, trained for, and seamlessly executed," said Southern Army Commander Lieutenant General Dhiraj Seth. He was speaking at a high-level symposium on 'Role of Corps of Engineers in National Disaster Management Framework: Risk, Resilience and Response' at the College of Military Engineering (CME) here. The event brought together senior leadership from the Army, National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), State Disaster Management Authorities (SDMAs) and key institutions involved in national disaster response framework. Given the vast footprint of the Indian Army across the length and breadth of the country, it is often best positioned to respond to natural or other disasters, even becoming the first responders when civilian capacity is overwhelmed, Lieutenant General Seth said. Live Events Within minutes of the crash of Air India AI-171 at Ahmedabad, in which more than 250 persons were killed, "we had over 150 personnel from the military station, comprising engineers, medical, firefighting and QRT General Officer Commanding of the division based at Ahmedabad himself was at the crash site within minutes," he said. The prompt decision to breach the wall between the military hospital and the B K Medical College which was struck by the crashed aircraft helped in saving precious lives of those trapped within the college complex, Seth said. Over the past decade, the scale and frequency of natural disasters have visibly increased, Seth said. "They are no longer sporadic events, but recurring disruptions with serious national consequences. The floods in Assam, the landslides in Himachal and Wayanad, the cloudbursts in Uttarakhand, and the cyclones along both the coasts are stark reminders of this growing challenge," he added. India suffered economic losses of over USD 12 billion in 2024, well above the previous 10-year average of USD 8 billion, due to natural disasters, Seth said. The Corps of Engineers has emerged as a "critical enabler" in relief work, he said, adding that from bridging broken links in Wayanad or enabling urban flood relief in Pune to supporting India's international humanitarian outreach during Operation Brahma in Myanmar, military engineers have consistently demonstrated exceptional versatility, technical proficiency and competence. In Wayanad, the engineer task force of 200 personnel worked incessantly to erect a 130-feet-long Bailey Bridge in less than 48 hours, which included airlifting the bridge from Delhi to connect the affected towns of Chudalwala and Bandokai village, Seth said. "This bridge remains even deployed today in the area as a lifeline for those villagers," he added. Disaster management is not just a humanitarian concern but is related to "core national security issues", Seth said. Economic Times WhatsApp channel )
Indian Express
6 hours ago
- Indian Express
AI-171 crash at Ahmedabad highlights Army's swift disaster response: Southern Army Commander
SOUTHERN ARMY Commander Lieutenant General Dhiraj Seth said on Thursday that the recent crash of Air India AI-171 at Ahmedabad highlighted the Army's swift role in disaster response. He said the prompt decision to breach the wall of the military hospital and the BJ Medical College helped in saving lives of those trapped within the BJ Medical Complex. The Army Commander was speaking at a high-level symposium titled 'Exercise Durg Vishwas: Role of Corps of Engineers in National Disaster Management Framework – Risk, Resilience and Response' which was held on Thursday at the College of Military Engineering (CME), Pune. The event brought together senior leadership from the Indian Army, National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), State Disaster Management Authorities (SDMAs), and key institutions involved in national disaster preparedness and response framework. The symposium was steered by Lt Gen Syed Ata Hasnain (Retd), Member, NDMA, and included an address by Rajendra Singh, Member and Head of Department at the NDMA. Lt Gen Dhiraj Seth, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Southern Command, was the Chief Guest, with Gen Manoj Pande (Retd), Former Chief of Army Staff, as the Guest of Honour. The keynote address was delivered by Lt Gen Arvind Walia, AVSM, Engineer-in-Chief, who outlined the Corps' disaster response capabilities and its evolving role in national resilience. Lt Gen Seth said in his address, 'Disaster management has increasingly emerged as the subject of critical national importance. Over the past decade, the scale and frequency of natural disasters have visibly intensified whether they be floods, cyclones, earthquakes are no longer sporadic events but recurring disruptions with serious national consequences. For armed forces and particularly the Indian Army the evolving landscape of natural disasters has significant implications. Disaster relief is no longer an episodic task, it has become an operational reality that must be planned for, trained for and seamlessly executed. The increasing civil military interface in disaster response reflects this very shift. Given the fast footprint of the Indian Army across the length and breadth of our country, it is often best positioned to respond swiftly and effectively, often becoming the first responders where civilian capacity is overwhelmed. In this framework, the Corps of Engineers has emerged as a critical enabler.' The Army Commander added, 'More recently the Air India AI-171 crash at Ahmedabad highlighted the Army's swift disaster response. Within minutes over 150 personnel from the military station comprising engineers, medical, firefighting and QR teams were mobilised. General Officer Commanding of the division based at Ahmedabad himself was at the crash site within minutes. In fact the prompt decision taken to breach the wall which was there between the military hospital and the BJ Medical College which was struck by the aircraft which crashed, really helped in saving precious lives of those trapped within the BJ Medical complex.' 'India's vulnerability to natural and man-made disasters, ranging from floods and earthquakes to industrial accidents and CBRN threats, necessitates an integrated and responsive disaster management framework. The symposium underscored the critical role of the Indian Army's Corps of Engineers, which often emerges as the nation's first responder in crises due to its widespread deployment, engineering assets and interoperability with civil authorities.' a press release in this regard said. The press release listed the key takeaways from the event which included the need for: Integrated command and communication protocols between NDMA, state authorities, and the Armed Forces. Investments in training, simulation, and pre-positioned engineering assets across disaster-prone zones. Enhancing CBRN readiness through specialized Corps of Engineers units and inter-agency rehearsals. Capturing and disseminating lessons learned from past operations to shape doctrine, policies, and training syllabi for future responders.
&w=3840&q=100)
First Post
12 hours ago
- First Post
Air India Crash: Preliminary investigation report likely to be released by July 11, says report
The preliminary report is expected to be four to five pages long and will provide early findings about the crash. It will include details about the aircraft, the crew, the conditions at Ahmedabad airport, and the weather at the time of the incident read more The remains of Air India plane that crashed moments after taking off from the Ahmedabad airport. CISFHQrs/PTI A preliminary report on the tragic Air India plane crash is reportedly expected to be released by July 11 as part of ongoing efforts to improve safety in the civil aviation sector. On June 12, a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, bound for London, crashed into a medical college hostel near Ahmedabad airport just seconds after takeoff, killing all but one passenger and over a dozen people on the ground, with many others seriously injured. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Investigators are still working to determine the cause of this catastrophic accident, which is considered the worst aviation disaster in a decade. According to sources cited by NDTV, the preliminary report is expected to be four to five pages long and will provide early findings about the crash. It will include details about the aircraft, the crew, the conditions at Ahmedabad airport, and the weather at the time of the incident. The report will also name the lead investigator, describe the wreckage, summarise the investigation's progress, and outline the next steps to be taken in the coming days. Air India pilots conduct simulator tests In a separate effort, a group of senior Air India pilots conducted simulator tests at the airline's Mumbai training facility days after the crash. These tests, performed by Boeing 787 fleet trainers, aimed to recreate challenging conditions to better understand the accident. The simulations involved flying the aircraft with higher weight, elevated temperatures, landing gear down, and retracted wing flaps at 50 feet. Results showed that the Boeing 787-8 was able to continue flying under these conditions. Probe on in separate incident on Delhi to Vienna flight Additionally, authorities are investigating a near-miss incident involving another Air India flight just two days after the crash. On June 14, a flight from Delhi to Vienna suddenly lost altitude, dropping nearly 900 feet. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has launched a probe into this incident, and the close timing of these two events has intensified scrutiny of Air India's flight safety and regulatory oversight. A recent DGCA safety audit highlighted ongoing maintenance problems and insufficient repairs across Air India's fleet, following multiple technical issues reported on various flights earlier in July 2025. As the investigation continues, authorities are exploring several potential causes of the crash, including bad weather, mechanical failures, or pilot error.
