Air India Boeing 787-8 Crashes Moments After Takeoff in Ahmedabad

The Plane Crashed Into The Medical Hostel

On 12^th June, an Air India Boeing 787-8 aircraft operating as Flight AI-171 from Ahmedabad to London’s Heathrow Airport crashed just moments after takeoff, in what authorities have described as a devastating tragedy. Despite pitch-dark conditions, scores of police and emergency personnel continue to search the crash site, located in Ahmedabad, a major city in the western Indian state of Gujarat.

The flight was carrying 242 people onboard, including 230 passengers and 12 crew members. Among them were 169 Indian nationals, 53 British nationals, 7 Portuguese nationals, and 1 Canadian national. Tragically, only one person survived the crash.

The Lone Survivor, Vishwash Kumar Ramesh

The aircraft collided directly with BJ Medical College shortly after takeoff, killing 49 people on the ground. In total, 290 lives have been lost in the disaster, making it one of the deadliest air accidents in India in recent years. Recovery teams are working to identify victims and return remains to families.

The sole survivor is Vishwash Kumar Ramesh, a British national of Indian origin. He is currently being treated at a local hospital and is reported to be in stable, non-critical condition. According to his family, who spoke with him by phone, he said he is “fine” and may be discharged in the coming days.

Indian government officials have confirmed that Vijay Rupani, the former Chief Minister of Gujarat, is believed to be among the victims.

The Former CM Of Gujarat, Vijay Rupani

India’s Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has launched a formal investigation into the incident. Union Minister of Civil Aviation Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu stated that aviation experts from the United States and United Kingdom are being deployed to assist with the probe.

Boeing President and CEO Kelly Ortberg expressed condolences and offered Air India full support. “A Boeing team stands ready to support the investigation led by India’s Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau,” he said in a statement. This appears to be the first major incident involving this specific Boeing 787-8 aircraft.

According to officials, a final report detailing the likely causes of the crash is expected by June 12 of next year.

According to officials, a final report detailing the likely causes of the crash is expected by June 12 of next year.