VIDEO HORROR – Airliner CRASHES After Takeoff!
A London-bound Air India Boeing 787 crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad, killing hundreds and leaving one miraculous survivor.
At a Glance
Air India Flight 171, carrying 242 people, crashed into a medical college in Ahmedabad on June 12, 2025, minutes after departing for London Gatwick.
At least 204 bodies have been recovered, including ground casualties, while one British national survived after escaping via an emergency exit.
The aircraft reached approximately 625 ft before crashing, with its landing gear still deployed and signal lost shortly into the flight.
Emergency services, including six NDRF teams and two BSF units, were deployed to coordinate rescue operations.
Boeing’s 787 Dreamliner experienced its first fatal hull loss, prompting investigations by Indian authorities with U.S. and U.K. agencies assisting.
The Crash and Immediate Aftermath
Flight AI171 departed Ahmedabad at 1:38 p.m. local time on June 12, 2025, and unexpectedly succumbed to disaster just minutes later, plummeting into the BJ Medical College campus and erupting into a fireball, according to People Magazine.
Rescue teams, including the National Disaster Response Force and Border Security Force, were dispatched swiftly to the scene to assist survivors and recover victims, as reported by the Economic Times.
A British national, 40-year-old Vishwash Kumar Ramesh, miraculously survived after jumping from seat 11A—the only confirmed survivor—per The Guardian.
Watch a report: Inside the Ahmedabad Air India Crash Aftermath.
The Boeing 787 reached only about 625 ft before its transponder signal was lost; the aircraft never retracted its landing gear, raising questions about possible mechanical or human errors, according to Business Insider.
Rescue Efforts, Casualties, and Scope of Destruction
Officials confirm at least 204 bodies have been recovered from the wreckage and nearby buildings, with additional fatalities among medical students in the college hostel, as detailed in Business Insider.
Firefighters and ambulances were seen amid thick smoke as emergency crews worked to secure the scene and transport survivors to hospitals, reported by the Economic Times.
Investigation, Reactions, and Industry Impact
The crash marks the first fatal incident involving the Boeing 787 since its introduction in 2011 and is the deadliest aviation disaster of the decade, as outlined by Business Insider.
India’s Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau is leading the probe with support from the U.K.’s AAIB and the U.S. NTSB. Boeing stock fell sharply following the incident, reflecting investor anxiety.
World leaders, including Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer, offered condolences, and Air India launched a support center for affected families. Tata Group has pledged compensation and full medical coverage for victims and survivors.