📰 What Happened – Full Timeline of Events
On Thursday, June 12, 2025, Air India Flight AI 171, a Boeing 787 Dreamliner carrying 242–244 people (232–244 passengers + crew), crashed shortly after takeoff from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport (Ahmedabad) at about 1:38 PM IST navbharattimes.indiatimes.com+3livemint.com+3marathi.indiatimes.com+3m.economictimes.com+8apnews.com+8hindustantimes.com+8ndtv.com+5m.economictimes.com+5timesofindia.indiatimes.com+5.
The aircraft reached around 625 ft altitude before losing radar contact and emitting a Mayday call hindustantimes.com+3businessinsider.com+3thesun.co.uk+3. It then crashed into the Meghani Nagar residential area just outside the airport boundary, causing a massive fireball and thick black smoke ndtv.com+11hindustantimes.com+11thesun.co.uk+11.
🚨 Rescue Operations & Emergency Response
Immediate action was taken:
- Airport closure: All flight operations at Ahmedabad Airport were temporarily suspended apnews.com+15thedailybeast.com+15m.economictimes.com+15.
- Emergency mobilisation: Six NDRF teams, numerous fire tenders, ambulances, and police units were dispatched. A green corridor was established for rapid transport of the injured timesofindia.indiatimes.com+1timesofindia.indiatimes.com+1.
- Air India response: An emergency centre was activated by the airline’s chairman; family support teams and medical aid were provided on-site hindustantimes.com+6livemint.com+6hindustantimes.com+6.
- Government oversight: India’s Civil Aviation Minister and Home Minister instructed coordinated rescue efforts, while Prime Minister Modi and Gujarat’s CM monitored the situation closely m.economictimes.com+15businessinsider.com+15hindustantimes.com+15.
🧍 Casualties & Injuries
As of now, official numbers of those injured or killed remain unconfirmed . However, significant destruction and the residential crash site suggest serious repercussions. Updates are expected as rescue operations conclude.
🛠️ Possible Causes & Investigation
Key developments include:
- Heavy fuel load made the post-crash fire more intense timesofindia.indiatimes.comnavbharattimes.indiatimes.com+6businesstoday.in+6timesofindia.indiatimes.com+6.
- A Mayday call indicates an in-flight emergency moments after takeoff navbharattimes.indiatimes.com+3hindustantimes.com+3timesofindia.indiatimes.com+3.
- A full investigation has been initiated by DGCA and AAIB, with Boeing technical teams expected to assist timesofindia.indiatimes.com+1timesofindia.indiatimes.com+1.
🧭 What’s Next?
- Black boxes (flight data & cockpit voice recorders) are likely to be recovered and analyzed within days.
- Investigators will test for mechanical failure, crew error, ATC communication, and weather or bird-strike involvement.
- If negligence is found, there may be legal action, safety regulation reviews, and enhanced oversight for Dreamliner flights.
🗣️ Public Reaction & Support
The crash has provoked national shock, condemnation, and empathy:
- #AhmedabadPlaneCrash is trending as people pray for survivors and criticize lax aviation safety norms travelandtourworld.com+15hindustantimes.com+15m.economictimes.com+15.
- Political leaders, including BJP’s Amit Shah and Gujarat CM, have been visibly active in orchestrating relief efforts economictimes.indiatimes.com+3hindustantimes.com+3timesofindia.indiatimes.com+3.
- Air India and government agencies are working together to address family concerns and expedite rescue efforts businessinsider.com+6thesun.co.uk+6economictimes.indiatimes.com+6.
📝 Final Thoughts
The Ahmedabad plane crash is a tragic reminder that even modern aviation isn’t immune to sudden failures. With 242–244 lives affected, ongoing investigations must unravel exactly what went wrong—from possible engine trouble to heavy fuel fire dynamics.
We’ll continue updating this post as official updates arrive. My heart goes out to the victims, their families, and all involved in the rescue operation. 🙏
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