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Ahmedabad Plane Crash: Pilot Gave Mayday Call To ATC Moments Before Accident | Image: X/ANI
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Ahmedabad: An Air India flight bound for London crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad airport on Thursday afternoon, with 242 people onboard. Sources confirmed that moments before the crash, the pilot issued a Mayday distress call to Air Traffic Control, indicating a serious emergency.
The flight, AI171, was a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner traveling to London Gatwick. It had 230 passengers and 12 crew members. The aircraft went down near the Ghoda Camp area, close to the airport perimeter, shortly after its 1:10 PM departure.
Air India Confirms Incident
Air India confirmed the crash in an official statement, “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 Chairman Expresses Deep Sorrow
Air India Chairman N. Chandrasekaran released a statement mourning the loss, “With profound sorrow, I confirm that Air India flight AI171 was involved in a tragic accident today. Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with the families and loved ones of all those affected.”
“Our focus now is on supporting the affected people and assisting emergency teams at the site,” he added.
Emergency Response Underway
Emergency personnel and rescue teams rushed to the scene, where thick smoke was seen rising. The condition of the passengers has not yet been officially confirmed. The crash site lies between Meghaninagar and Ahmedabad Cantonment.
This is a developing story, and more details will follow as they are confirmed.
Tragedy: 242 Reported Dead in Air India Crash
An Air India Dreamliner heading to London crashed just minutes after takeoff from Ahmedabad. Preliminary reports from DGCA suggest the aircraft went down in a residential zone. Eyewitnesses reported loud explosions and heavy smoke. Rescue efforts were launched immediately, but 242 people are feared dead, including crew.
immediately, but 242 people are feared dead, including crew.
On Thursday afternoon, tragedy struck when Air India Flight AI171 crashed shortly after takeoff with 242 people onboard. The aircraft, a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, had departed at approximately 1:10 PM and was en route to London Gatwick when the incident occurred.
According to confirmed sources, moments before the crash, the pilot issued a Mayday distress call to Air Traffic Control, signaling a serious in-flight emergency. A Mayday call is reserved for life-threatening situations, indicating that the crew was facing a critical and potentially uncontrollable problem.
The flight was carrying 230 passengers along with 12 crew members. Witnesses reported seeing the aircraft struggling to maintain altitude shortly after departure before it went down near the Ghoda Camp area, close to the airport perimeter. Emergency response teams were immediately dispatched to the crash site, and rescue operations began within minutes.
Authorities have since launched an investigation to determine the exact cause of the crash. Aviation safety officials are expected to examine flight data recorders, cockpit voice recordings, maintenance history, weather conditions, and communication logs between the cockpit and Air Traffic Control.
Further updates are anticipated as investigators work to uncover what led to the tragic accident.
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