Mystery and Tragedy Unfold as London-Bound Plane Plummets into Quiet Neighborhood with 242 Lives at Risk
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“Rescue teams have been mobilized, and all efforts are being made to ensure medical aid and relief support are being rushed to the site. My thoughts and prayers are with all those on board and their families.”
In a statement provided to local media, India’s Directorate General of Civil Aviation confirmed the crash and Mayday call.
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“On 12th Jun, 2025, M/s Air India B787 Aircraft VT-ANB while operating flight AI-171 from (Ahmedabad to Gatwick) has crashed immediately after takeoff from Ahmedabad,” the statement read.
“There were 242 person[s] 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. Capt. Sumeet Sabharwal is a LTC with 8200 Hrs of experience.
“The copilot had 1100Hrs of flying experience. As per ATC, aircraft departed from Ahmadabad at 1339 IST (0809 UTC) from runway 23.
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“It gave a MAYDAY Call to ATC, but thereafter no response was given by the aircraft to the calls made by ATC. Aircraft Immediately after departure from Runway 23, fell on ground outside the airport perimeter.
“Heavy black smoke was seen coming from the accident site.”
According to flight-tracking website FlightRadar24, the aircraft lost signal just seconds after takeoff.
The Boeing made a Mayday call shortly after take-off
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“We are following reports of a crash of Air India flight #AI171 from Ahmedabad to London,” they said in an X post.
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