TRAGEDY IN THE SKY: AIR INDIA FLIGHT CRASH AFTER TAKEOFF FROM AHMEDABAD
A flight carrying 242 people take off from Ahmedabad to London, but just in 30 seconds of time it lost two main engines failed due to low power this cause flight crash into a medical college hostel dining room around 1.30pm on june 12th 2025. Almost everyone in the flight and many people in hostel dining room are lost their lives. one person survived, escaped from emergency exit during flight crash. Emergency teams are working around the clock, and investigators are collecting evidence to find out what caused this tragic accident.
1.Flight Crash After Takeoff from Ahmedabad, Hits Medical College Hostel – Massive Fire
Flight AI171 was a Boeing company 787-8 Dreamliner flying from Ahmedabad (India) to London. On June 12, 2025 shortly after taking off at around 1:38 PM IST, the plane struggled to climb, lost thrust, and made a mayday call—“Thrust not achieved… falling… Mayday! The jet crashed about 30 seconds after takeoff, hitting a hostel block of B.J. Medical College in the Meghani Nagar residential area near the airport. It exploded upon impact. Rescue teams found the wreckage and flames engulfing the scene.
What happened:
Air India Flight AI171, a Boeing 787‑8 Dreamliner, was scheduled to fly from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick. Just seconds after taking off at around 13:38 IST on June 12, the crew issued a “Mayday” distress call reporting loss of thrust.The aircraft lost altitude and crash into the mess and hostel buildings of BJ Medical College’s doctors’ quarters in Meghani Nagar, triggering a massive fire fueled by around 125,000 liters of jet fuel
2.Mayday After Takeoff: Flight Crash Into Hostel Near Ahmedabad Airport
“Thrust not achieved… falling… Mayday!”
The plane failed to climb properly, lost altitude quickly, and flight crash into a hostel building of B.J. Medical College, located in a compactly populated area near the airport. The crash happened with in a 30 seconds after takeoff. The impact caused a massive explosion and set the area on fire. The airliner broke into pieces and flames spread rapidly. Rescue teams, firefighters, ambulances and police hurry to the scene immediately.
A Boeing 787‑8 Dreamliner operating as Air India Flight 171, bound for London Gatwick, crashed just seconds after taking off from Ahmedabad’s Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport on June 12, shortly after the crew issued a mayday call reporting a loss of engine power and thrust.
The aircraft, carrying 230 passengers and 12 crew members, lost altitude and impacted the mess and hostel buildings of BJ Medical College’s doctors’ quarters in the Meghani Nagar area during lunch hour causing multiple explosions and widespread fire damage
3.Investigation After Flight crash: Engine Trouble, Pilot Response, and Maintenance Under Review
Following the tragic flight crash, initial investigations reveal possible engine trouble as a key factor. Authorities are closely examining the pilot’s response during the emergency and reviewing the aircraft’s maintenance records to identify any overlooked issues. The investigation aims to determine the root cause and ensure future flight safety.
Investigators rushes to the place where flight crash:
1.Engine malfunction – whether one or both engines failed to produce enough thrust.
2.Flight control systems – including flaps and landing gear.
3.Pilot response and decision-making.
4.Maintenance history of the aircraft.
As off now These are the main reasons behind flight crash, and investigation is going on 2 more weeks for taking the voice notes and information from black box and reveled soon.
4.Vijay Rupani’s Mortal Remains Handed Over to Family After DNA Match
The civil hospital authorities today handed over the former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani’s body to his family after he was killed in an Air India plane crash. After a funeral procession this evening, Rupani will have his final rites performed in his home town of Rajkot. From August 2016 to September 2021, Rupani, a 68-year-old chief minister, led Gujarat through a crucial recovery phase following Covid. After comparing the DNA samples with those of Rupani’s relatives, the charred remains of Rupani were identified on Sunday.
5.One Survivor, Many Miracles: How Vishwash Kumar Ramesh Escaped the Crash
Vishwash Kumar Ramesh is the only one person survived in the Ahmedabad to London air crashes. He praise his survival to a combination of his seat location, escape through a frame opening, and quick actions under incredible circumstances. The flight crash remains under investigation, but his story stands as an extraordinary indication to survival against all clashing.
6.Ahmedabad Air India Plane Crash Live: 4 medical students and relatives dead
Officials confirmed that four medical students from BJ Medical College and their family members are among the 250 people who have died in the June 12 tragedy. Dhaval Gameti, vice president of FAIMA and president of the junior doctors association at BJ Medical College, stated that four students and their relatives lost their lives in the incident. He added that of the 20 students who were hospitalised, 11 have been discharged, while 8 to 9 individuals are still receiving treatment.
Conclusion
The crash of Air India Flight 171 in Ahmedabad is one of the worst air disasters in recent times. The plane crashed just 30 seconds after takeoff, killing 241 people and leaving only single person survivor.
Investigations are still going on, but possible causes include engine failure or technical faults or pilot error. The black box and other testimony will help experts find out the exact reason. Families of the victims are devastated and the entire country is sorrow. The crash has raised serious about flight safety and aircraft maintenance. Authorities have promised a full investigation and steps to prevent such disaster in the future. We are reminded by this catastrophe of the value of random life and the significance of strong flight safety measures.
