AI171 Crash: It was a horrific air disaster, said Air India, in which 241 of the 242 on board flight AI171 perished. The plane was flying from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick and crashed just after take-off on 12 June 2025, one of India’s most disastrous air tragedies.

Details of the Flight

The ill-fated flight was a 12-year-old Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner that had taken off from Ahmedabad at 1:38 PM IST. It had 230 passengers and 12 crew members, which included 242 people on board.

Tragically, the aircraft crashed just seconds after flying after takeoff, killing 241 en route. One passenger, a British citizen of Indian origin, survived and is now receiving treatment in a local hospital.

Nationalities of the Passengers

Victims of this tragedy were from countries of different nationality:

169 Indian nationals

53 British nationals

7 Portuguese nationals

1 Canadian national

This tragedy has shaken communities and families worldwide.

Air India Offers Condolences and Assistance

Air India made a statement saying that it has great sympathy and condolences to the families of the deceased. The focus now is to assist the families impacted by the tragedy, including medical, emotional, and logistical support.

A team has also been sent to Ahmedabad to assist with the recovery and relief for the families affected. The airline will continue to cooperate with the applicable authorities that you are involved with while maintaining its support for the families.

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Helpline Numbers to Obtain Assistance

To provide regular updates to the impacted families, Air India has created special to contact for updates:

India: 1800 5691 444

International: +91 8062779200

The family appeal to the media not to use the helplines as they are designated for the use for the families affected.
Investigation and Subsequent Developments

Air India has promised to continue posting official updates in its X handle (https://x.com/airindia) and website (http://airindia.com) about availability of information.

The accident has produced national sadness and global interest, raising a spotlight on aviation safety and crisis management.

UPDATE: Air India confirms that flight AI171, operating from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick on 12 June 2025, was involved in an accident.

The 12-year-old Boeing 787-8 aircraft departed from Ahmedabad at 1338 hrs, carrying 230 passengers and 12 crew.

The aircraft crashed shortly…

— Air India (@airindia) June 12, 2025

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