Passenger Warned About Air India Plane Hours Before Fatal Crash

Akash Vatsa Warning: A passenger who had taken the same flight earlier that day, Air India Flight AI171, reported that he encountered several technical issues on his flight from Delhi to Ahmedabad, just hours before the plane crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad.

A user on X (previously Twitter), Akash Vatsa, wrote that he had been on the same Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner around two hours before it crashed while taking off for London Gatwick. Akash Vatsa, who posted videos online, claimed to have seen “unusual things in the plane” and to have even filmed a video intending to tag Air India to report the problems.

Akash Vatsa Warning Before Fatal Crash:

“I was in the same damn flight 2 hours before it took off from AMD. I came in this from DEL-AMD. Noticed unusual things in the plane. Made a video to tweet to @airindia,” he wrote. He identified malfunctioning entertainment screens, inoperable air conditioning, and unresponsive seat buttons in the films.

Take a look at the post:

I was in the same damn flight 2 hours before it took off from AMD. I came in this from DEL-AMD. Noticed unusual things in the place.Made a video to tweet to @airindia i would want to give more details. Please contact me. @flyingbeast320 @aajtak @ndtv @Boeing_In #planecrash #AI171 pic.twitter.com/TymtFSFqJo

— Akash Vatsa  (@akku92) June 12, 2025

Air India Flight Crash:
At 1:38 PM, Flight AI171, which was carrying 242 passengers and crew members, took off from Ahmedabad’s Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport for London Gatwick; however, it crashed minutes after takeoff. Before starting a sharp descent and crashing between 1 and 2 PM IST, the plane had risen to a height of about 825 feet. There were 169 Indian, 53 British, 7 Portuguese, and 1 Canadian passengers on board.

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Air India acknowledged the situation and confirmed that it is fully assisting aviation authorities. The airline set up a special helpline number (1800 5691 444) for families seeking information. The Ministry of Civil Aviation, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), and the Aircraft Accident Inquiry Bureau (AAIB) have launched a comprehensive investigation.

PM Modi & Other World Leaders’ Response:
“The tragedy in Ahmedabad has stunned and saddened us,” Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, describing the act as “heartbreaking beyond words.” My thoughts are with everyone impacted by this awful time. Leaders from Israel, the Maldives, the UK, the EU, and other countries have also offered their condolences and solidarity.

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