Today India plan crash

 Here are the latest updates on today’s tragic plane crash in India:

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An Air India Boeing 787‑8 Dreamliner (Flight AI 171) carrying 242 people—217 adults and 11 children—crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad’s Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport en route to London Gatwick on June 12, 2025, at around 13:38 local time  .

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• The aircraft descended rapidly and exploded upon impact in the Meghani Nagar residential area about 30 seconds after takeoff, colliding with a doctor’s hostel and a medical college  .
• Initial reports suggested no survivors, but later it emerged that at least one person survived, while others were hospitalized  .
• 204 bodies have been recovered so far from the crash site, including both passengers and victims on the ground; the total death toll is expected to rise  .
• Those on board included 169 Indian nationals, 53 British, 7 Portuguese, and 1 Canadian  .
• The crash marks the first ever fatal accident involving a Boeing 787 Dreamliner  .

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Response & Investigation

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• Emergency crews, including the NDRF, fire and medical teams, have been actively engaged in rescue and recovery operations  .
• A Mayday call was issued by the pilots moments before the crash  .
• Boeing has confirmed it is gathering information and supporting authorities in the investigation  .
• Investigators are also probing past safety concerns, including a whistleblower who warned about possible defects and documentation issues at Boeing’s 787 production facility  .

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Official Statements

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• Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi described the incident as “heartbreaking beyond words” and expressed deep sorrow  .
• UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Foreign Minister David Lammy expressed condolences and confirmed the UK is providing support, including activating crisis teams in both London and New Delhi  .
• Air India and Tata Sons (Air India’s parent company) promised full assistance to families, covering medical expenses for the injured and offering compensation to victims’ families  .

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What’s Next

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• Investigators from India’s DGCA, Boeing, and international aviation bodies (including the AAIB from the UK) are expected to be involved in a detailed investigation under ICAO guidelines .
• Ahmedabad airport operations remain temporarily suspended; flights are being diverted or canceled  .

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This is a developing story; more details about the passenger and crew list, formal casualty figures, and technical findings are expected in the coming days.

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