Ahmedabad Plane Crash / Air India plane crashes in Ahmedabad, 242 passengers were on board the flight

An Air India plane going to London crashed in Meghnagar, Ahmedabad on Thursday. The accident happened shortly after takeoff. There were 242 passengers on board the plane. Black smoke was seen rising from the spot. 7 fire brigade vehicles reached the spot. Rescue operation is underway.

Ahmedabad Plane Crash: Air India passenger plane has crashed in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. Former Chief Minister Vijay Rupani was also on board the plane. Fire brigade and medical teams are present on the spot for relief and rescue. The injured in the accident are being rushed to the nearest hospital for treatment. The plane was going from Ahmedabad to London. It is being told that this accident happened due to hitting a tree during take off. There were 242 people on board the plane during the accident.

Police said that the plane crashed on Thursday afternoon in Meghnani Nagar area near Ahmedabad airport. Fire officer Jayesh Khadia said that after the plane fell, it caught fire. Fire engines were sent to the spot to extinguish the fire. Ahmedabad Police Commissioner GS Malik said, the plane crashed in Meghnani Nagar near the airport.

Flight number AI 171 took off from Ahmedabad for London at 1.39 pm.
As soon as the flight took off, the pilot gave a MAYDAY call to ATC, but after this there was no further contact with the plane.
At 1:39, the plane crashed near the Mental Hospital Campus in Meghani Nagar area.
An Air India plane has crashed while taking off in Ahmedabad.
The plane was going from Ahmedabad to London.
There were a total of 242 people on board the plane, including 2 pilots, 10 crew members and 230 passengers.
This plane crash took place in the residential area of Ahmedabad Horse Camp.
There is a possibility of heavy damage in the plane crash.
The cause of the accident is being reported to be the rear part of the flight hitting a tree.
Posting on X, Air India wrote that flight number AI171 flying from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick crashed today, 12 June 2025. At this time, we are finding out the details.
In view of the accident, the roads around Meghani Nagar have been sealed.
Captain Sumit Sabharwal was the chief pilot of the plane. He had 8200 hours of experience flying planes.
Co-pilot Clive Kunder had 1100 hours of flying experience.
Soon after taking off from runway number 23, the plane crashed to the ground outside the airport perimeter.