Mystery and Tragedy Unfold as London-Bound Plane Plummets into Quiet Neighborhood with 242 Lives at Risk
Well, isn’t this one for the headlines? An Air India passenger plane, packed with 242 souls, was all set to glide off to London but instead made a surprise—and frankly terrifying—crash landing in Ahmedabad. Imagine being on the edge of your seat just seconds after takeoff, only to find the plane spiraling out of control with no response to the Mayday call. It’s a scene ripped from a thriller but distressingly real as the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner met the ground near the airport, sending thick plumes of smoke into the sky. While officials scramble and questions hover in the air like everyone’s favorite in-flight snack, one can’t help but wonder—how does an aircraft with seasoned pilots go from zero to catastrophe so fast? Stay tuned, because as rescue teams race against the clock and the nation watches breathlessly, this is one story that’s still unfolding. LEARN MORE
Additional reporting by Avi Gopani
WARNING: This article contains details and images some readers may find distressing
An Air India passenger plane en route to the United Kingdom has crash-landed in Ahmedabad.
There were 242 people on board the flight, including two pilots and 10 cabin crew, which was traveling to London.
Local media are reporting that the crash occurred when the plane was taking off.
The plane was due to land at London Gatwick Airport on Thursday evening
Image credits: AdityaRajKaul/X
It has now been confirmed that the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner sent a Mayday call but did not respond to further attempts at contact.
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