Air India Plane Crashes Ahmedabad

 Air India Plane Crashes Ahmedabad 

 Incident Overview

• Flight & Aircraft: Air India Flight AI 171, a Boeing 787‑8 Dreamliner (registered VT‑ANB), departed from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport (Ahmedabad) at 13:38 IST on 12 June 2025, en route to London Gatwick 

• Timeline: The aircraft crashed approximately 30 seconds after takeoff, around 650 ft altitude, into a hostel building on the B.J. Medical College campus in Meghaninagar 

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 Casualties & Survivor

• Onboard: 242 occupants (230 passengers, 12 crew). 241 died; only one survivor — British national Vishwash Kumar RameshGround Impact: At least 38 fatalities and over 60 injuries occurred on the ground in the hostel and surrounding area 

Survivor Account:
Ramesh escaped through a broken emergency exit after his section didn’t hit the building directly. He suffered burns and bruises but is in stable condition

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 Investigation Underway

• Black Box Recovery: Flight data recorder recovered; cockpit voice recorder still missing 

• Focus Areas: Investigators are examining potential issues related to engine thrust, flap retraction, landing gear position, and maintenance protocols 

• Excluded Causes: Bird strike and weather are not considered likely factors 

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 Response & Aftermath

• Government Involvement:

  • India’s PM Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah visited the site and met the survivor in hospital

  • India’s Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), along with Boeing, GE Aerospace, and international investigators (UK, US), are collaborating

  • Enhanced maintenance inspections ordered for all Air India 787 fleet 

• Air India & Boeing:

  • Airlines deployed support teams and pledged victim compensation 

  • Boeing has offered technical assistance for investigations 

 Historical Context

• First Boeing 787 Fatal Crash: This marks the first-ever fatal accident involving a Boeing 787 Dreamliner

• India’s Worst in Decades: The deadliest civil aviation disaster in India since the 1996 Charkhi Dadri collision, and the most severe single-plane crash in over 10 years 

 What Happens Next?

1. Recovery of cockpit voice recorder.

2. Full black box analysis by Indian investigators and international teams.

3. Detailed examination of aircraft systems, crew actions, and maintenance logs.

4. Release of interim and final reports by India’s Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB).

5. Industry-wide safety recommendations and fleet inspections.