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News18
a day ago
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Ahmedabad Airport Resumes Operations After Brief Suspension Due To Air India Plane Crash
Last Updated: Flight operations at the Ahmedabad airport were suspended until 5 pm on Thursday after a London-Bound Air India flight crashed near the airport premises soon after takeoff. Air India Plane Crash: Operations resumed at the Ahmedabad airport on Thursday after a London-bound Air India flight crashed near the airport premises soon after takeoff. The operations were suspended following the tragedy. The Air India plane was carrying 242 passengers and crew members at the time of the accident. The Boeing aircraft, which could be seen losing altitude quickly, crashed in the Meghaninagar area near the Ahmedabad International Airport around 2 pm. '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," Air India said in a statement. Several of the injured were taken to the city's civil hospital. Emergency responders reached the site promptly and have launched intensive rescue, evacuation, and firefighting operations. 'We are acquiring details about the casualties," said Deputy Commissioner of Police, Kanan Desai. Fire tenders were rushed to the spot to douse the blaze, said fire officer Jayesh Khadia. First Published: June 12, 2025, 15:01 IST
Economic Times
a day ago
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- Economic Times
Air India flight AI171 lost signal at 625 feet in Ahmedabad: Chilling data reveals what happened moments after takeoff
Air India Flight to London Crashes in Ahmedabad Minutes After Takeoff An Air India flight heading to London crashed in a crowded area near Meghaninagar in Ahmedabad on Thursday, just minutes after taking off from the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport. The incident took place around 1:40 pm. As per a TOI report quoting data from the flight-tracking platform Flightradar24, Flight AI171, bound for London Gatwick, lost signal at a very low altitude of just 625 feet, less than a minute after takeoff. The plane reportedly crashed into a residential area, sparking a massive fire and creating panic among residents. Thick black smoke could be seen rising from the Commissioner of Police Kanan Desai said, 'We are still getting details about the casualties.'Fire officer Jayesh Khadia confirmed that several fire engines were sent quickly to control the blaze. Emergency teams, including the police, fire brigade, and ambulances, started rescue and evacuation work without delay. Air India posted an update on X (formerly Twitter), saying: '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 our website and our X handle.'Union Home Minister Amit Shah also spoke to Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and other top officials, promising full support from the central government to manage the details on what caused the crash are expected soon. Inputs from TOI
Time of India
a day ago
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- Time of India
Air India flight AI171 lost signal at 625 feet in Ahmedabad: Chilling data reveals what went wrong moments after takeoff
ADVERTISEMENT An Air India flight heading to London crashed in a crowded area near Meghaninagar in Ahmedabad on Thursday, just minutes after taking off from the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport . The incident took place around 1:40 per a TOI report quoting data from the flight-tracking platform Flightradar24, Flight AI171, bound for London Gatwick , lost signal at a very low altitude of just 625 feet, less than a minute after takeoff."We are continuing to process data from receiver sources individually. Additional processing confirms #AI171 departed using the full length of Runway 23 at Ahmedabad. RWY 23 is 11,499 feet long. The aircraft backtracked to the end of the runway before beginning its take-off roll," Flightradar said in a post on plane crashed into a residential area, sparking a massive fire and creating panic among residents. Thick black smoke was seen rising from the officer Jayesh Khadia confirmed that several fire engines were quickly sent to control the blaze. Emergency teams, including the police, fire brigade, and ambulances, began rescue and evacuation efforts without India posted an update on X (formerly Twitter), saying: '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 our website and our X handle.'Union Home Minister Amit Shah also spoke to Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and other top officials, promising full support from the central government to manage the Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu said, "We are going to conduct a fair and thorough investigation and probe why this incident happened. We still have to determine the numbers."More details on what caused the crash are expected soon.
Time of India
2 days ago
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- Time of India
Air India flight AI171 lost signal at 625 feet in Ahmedabad: Chilling data reveals what happened moments after takeoff
An Air India flight heading to London crashed in a crowded area near Meghaninagar in Ahmedabad on Thursday, just minutes after taking off from the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport . The incident took place around 1:40 pm. As per a TOI report quoting data from the flight-tracking platform Flightradar24, Flight AI171, bound for London Gatwick , lost signal at a very low altitude of just 625 feet, less than a minute after takeoff. The plane reportedly crashed into a residential area, sparking a massive fire and creating panic among residents. Thick black smoke could be seen rising from the area. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Tabletă Ultra 2-in-1: Tastatură + Stilus GRATIS! 40% Reducere LUO Cumpără acum Undo Deputy Commissioner of Police Kanan Desai said, 'We are still getting details about the casualties.' Fire officer Jayesh Khadia confirmed that several fire engines were sent quickly to control the blaze. Emergency teams, including the police, fire brigade, and ambulances, started rescue and evacuation work without delay. Live Events Air India posted an update on X (formerly Twitter), saying: '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 our website and our X handle.' Union Home Minister Amit Shah also spoke to Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and other top officials, promising full support from the central government to manage the crisis. More details on what caused the crash are expected soon. Inputs from TOI
Economic Times
2 days ago
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Ahmedabad plane crash: What we know about the Air India flight with over 200 onboard
An Air India plane, AI171, operating from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick, carrying 242 people onboard crashed near the Ahmedabad Airport on Thursday. Visuals of thick black smoke emerged from the location. The plane caught fire after crashing and fire tenders were rushed to the spot to douse the blaze, fire officer Jayesh Khadia told PTI. ADVERTISEMENT In an official statement, the DGCA said that it was a B787 Aircraft VT-ANB and it crashed immediately after takeoff. "There were 242 people on board the aircraft, consisting of 2 pilots and 10 cabin crew. The aircraft was under the command of Capt Sumeet Sabharwal with First Officer Clive Kundar," the regulator said. There were 242 people on board, including two pilots and 10 cabin crew. The aircraft involved is a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner with registration VT-ANB. As per ATC, the aircraft departed from Ahmadabad at 1:39 pm from runway 23. Aircraft immediately after departure from Runway 23, fell on the ground outside the airport perimeter. It gave a MAYDAY Call to ATC, but thereafter, no response was given by the aircraft to the calls made by ATC. The plane crashed into a medical college hospital hostel. Rescue workers say at least 30-35 bodies have been recovered from a building at the crash site. Former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani was onboard the plane. Injured passengers have been rushed to the hospital. Minister of Civil Aviation, Rammohan Naidu, who was in Vijayawada, rushed to Ahmedabad immediately. London Gatwick Airport issued a statement saying it confirms that flight AI171 that crashed on departure from Ahmedabad Airport today. All flight operations have been halted from the Ahmedabad Airport. PM Modi spoke to HM Amit Shah and Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu. The plane had 169 Indians, 53 British, one Canadian and seven Portugese passengers. Tata Group Chairman N Chandrasekaran says doing everything in power to assist emergency response teams. Boeing says it has taken note of initial reports of the crash. Union Home Minister Amit Shah has spoken to the Gujarat Chief Minister, Home Minister and the Police Commissioner regarding the plane crash. He also assured to provide Central government assistance. Air India has issued a helpline number for passenger assistance: 1800 5691 444. The Ministry of Civil Aviation has set up helpline numbers: 011-24610843 and 9650391859. Ahmedabad City Police issues emergency number 07925620359 for police emergency services and information. The British government has set up a helpline number for UK citizens: 020 7008 5000. British High Commission says it is working with local authorities to urgently establish facts and provide support. Air India goes black, sets a dark image as display picture on social media handles. CISF conducts rescue operations at the AI 171 crash site in Ahmedabad. Indian Railways plans running Special Vande Bharat trains to help evacuate passengers stranded in Ahmedabad. Three National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) teams, comprising 90 personnel, have been moved from Gandhinagar to the plane crash site. A total of three more NDRF teams are being moved from Vadodara. A help desk and assistance area is being set up outside the now temporarily closed Ahmedabad airport for the relatives of passengers. Flight operations resumed at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad around 5 pm. More than 100 bodies were reportedly brought to the hospital after the Air India plane crash, according to police. (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel)
