Air India Flight AI171, a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, tragically crashed on June 12, 2025, not long after taking off from Ahmedabad, India’s Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport. The plane was on its way to Gatwick Airport in London. At least 279 people were killed when the plane, which was carrying 242 people (230 passengers and 12 crew members), crashed into a residential area close to B. J. Medical College in the Meghani Nagar district. Of those killed, 241 were on board the plane and 38 were on the ground.
The Survivor and the Investigation
The only survivor was, amazingly, Vishwash Kumar Ramesh, a 42-year-old British national. He apparently escaped shortly before the aircraft exploded after suffering minor injuries while sitting close to an emergency exit. The aircraft’s black box, which investigators have retrieved, should offer vital information about what caused the tragedy.
The Aftermath and Victims
169 Indians, 53 Britons, seven Portuguese, and one Canadian were among the dead. According to reports, Vijay Rupani, the former chief minister of Gujarat, was also involved. Several medical students and teachers from BJ Medical College were in the hostel at the time of the crash, which has had a significant impact on the medical community.
Response to Emergencies
To help impacted families and support further recovery operations, Air India established an emergency response center in the wake of the accident. Shortly after the event, Ahmedabad Airport began limited operations again.
Current Events The cause of the crash is still being investigated by authorities. There have been reports of more remains being recovered from the wreckage, including one that may have belonged to an air hostess. Ramesh, the only survivor, is still in the hospital and getting treatment.
