An Air India flight with 240 people on board crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad airport on Thursday, June 12. The London-bound flight, AI171, went down near the IGB ground in the Meghaninagar area, close to Dharpur. Eyewitness footage shows the aircraft flying low over a densely populated residential area before descending rapidly and crashing in a fiery explosion, sending thick plumes of smoke into the sky. Follow this page for live updates.
Before crashing, the Air India pilot reportedly made a mayday call. TNM explains what this distress call means, how it originated, and why it’s used in aviation emergencies:
Ministry of Civil Aviation says Ahmedabad Airport has reopened for flight operations from 16:05 IST. Assures that all flight safety protocols are being strictly followed.
UPDATE: Ahmedabad Airport is now available for flight operations from 16:05 IST onwards.
— MoCA_GoI (@MoCA_GoI) June 12, 2025
Flight safety protocols are being followed with utmost care.@RamMNK @mohol_murlidhar
Calling the Ahmedabad Air India crash "heartbreaking," Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi says every second counts in rescue efforts. Urges Congress workers to assist on the ground and expresses solidarity with affected families.
The Ahmedabad Air India crash is heartbreaking.
— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) June 12, 2025
The pain and anxiety the families of the passengers and crew must be feeling is unimaginable. My thoughts are with each one of them in this incredibly difficult moment.
Urgent rescue and relief efforts by the administration are…
President Droupadi Murmu says she is "deeply distressed" by the Ahmedabad plane crash, calling it a "heart-rending disaster." Offers prayers and says the nation stands with the affected.
I am deeply distressed to learn about the tragic plane crash in Ahmedabad. It is a heart-rending disaster. My thoughts and prayers are with the affected people. The nation stands with them in this hour of indescribable grief.
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) June 12, 2025
CISF Rescue Operations Underway at AI 171 Crash Site, Ahmedabad.
— CISF (@CISFHQrs) June 12, 2025
Following the tragic crash of London-bound Air India flight AI 171 near Ahmedabad Airport, #CISF personnel immediately activated emergency protocols and rushed to the site. Rescue operations are being carried out in… pic.twitter.com/jnfIWxQF1b
IndiGo says flights are impacted due to runway restrictions after Ahmedabad crash. Affected passengers can rebook or claim a full refund via their website. Airline expresses solidarity with affected families.
Travel Advisory
— IndiGo (@IndiGo6E) June 12, 2025
Following the incident near Ahmedabad Airport and the resulting runway restrictions, flight operations are impacted.
Our thoughts are with the families of those affected. We seek your kind understanding, as these are truly challenging times for everyone.
If…
PM Narendra Modi says the tragedy in Ahmedabad is "heartbreaking beyond words" and that he is in touch with ministers and authorities aiding those affected.
The tragedy in Ahmedabad has stunned and saddened us. It is heartbreaking beyond words. In this sad hour, my thoughts are with everyone affected by it. Have been in touch with Ministers and authorities who are working to assist those affected.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 12, 2025
Gujarat Minister Harsh Sanghavi says a control room has been set up at the State Emergency Operation Centre after the Ahmedabad plane crash. Contact: 079-23251900 | 9978405304.
In response to the Ahmedabad plane crash incident, the state government has set up a control room at the State Emergency Operation Centre. Relatives can contact the control room at phone number 079-232-51900 and mobile number 9978405304.
— Harsh Sanghavi (@sanghaviharsh) June 12, 2025
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UK PM Keir Starmer calls images from the AI171 crash in Ahmedabad "devastating"; says he is being kept updated and extends thoughts to passengers and their families.
The scenes emerging of a London-bound plane carrying many British nationals crashing in the Indian city of Ahmedabad are devastating.
— Keir Starmer (@Keir_Starmer) June 12, 2025
I am being kept updated as the situation develops, and my thoughts are with the passengers and their families at this deeply distressing time.
Gujarat Home Minister says CM has put hospitals on high alert after AI171 crash; NDRF, SDRF teams deployed. PMO and Union Home Minister monitoring and guiding response.
Following the unfortunate incident of Air India Ahmedabad-London flight, Hon'ble CM has swiftly taken charge, instructing hospitals to be on high alert with all ambulances, including 108, ready to respond. Senior officials have been deployed to hospitals and the airport to ensure…
— Harsh Sanghavi (@sanghaviharsh) June 12, 2025
Following the AI171 crash, the Ministry of Civil Aviation has activated an Operational Control Room to coordinate response. Contact: 011-24610843 | 9650391859. Ministry assures swift action and full support.
In light of the AI171 crash, an Operational Control Room has been activated at the Ministry of Civil Aviation to coordinate all details.
— MoCA_GoI (@MoCA_GoI) June 12, 2025
Contact: 011-24610843 | 9650391859
We are committed to swift response and full support to all affected.
Union Home Minister says he's "pained beyond words" by the Ahmedabad plane crash; says disaster response teams have been rushed to the site.
Pained beyond words by the tragic plane crash in Ahmedabad. Disaster response forces have been quickly rushed to the crash site. Spoke with the Gujarat Chief Minister Shri Bhupendra Patel, Home Minister Shri Harsh Sanghavi, and Commissioner of Police Ahmedabad to assess the…
— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) June 12, 2025
Passengers list of Air India flights AI171 (Ahmedabad-London), which met with an accident after take-off. At least1 3 children were on board. Full list 👇 pic.twitter.com/lzjpzRBxOH
— azeefa (@AzeefaFathima) June 12, 2025
Air India confirms flight AI171 from Ahmedabad to London was involved in an accident after take-off; 242 on board, injured rushed to hospital. Passenger hotline: 1800 5691 444.
Air India confirms that flight AI171, from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick, was involved in an accident today after take-off.
— Air India (@airindia) June 12, 2025
The flight, which departed from Ahmedabad at 1338 hrs, was carrying 242 passengers and crew members on board the Boeing 787-8 aircraft. Of these, 169 are…
Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu says he's "shocked and devastated" by the Ahmedabad crash, adds that rescue efforts are underway and all agencies have been directed to act swiftly.
Shocked and devastated to learn about the flight crash in Ahmedabad.
— Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu (@RamMNK) June 12, 2025
We are on highest alert. I am personally monitoring the situation and have directed all aviation and emergency response agencies to take swift and coordinated action.
Rescue teams have been mobilised, and all…
भयावह दृश्य । कुच्छ ऐसे वीडियो भी स्थानीय लोगो ने भेजे है जिसको सार्वजनिक करना ठीक नहीं है । बड़ा ही दर्दनाक हादसा है । pic.twitter.com/HtcjOfxAnY
— Shaktisinh Gohil MP (@shaktisinhgohil) June 12, 2025
Tata Group Chairman N. Chandrasekaran confirms the tragic crash of Air India Flight AI171 and expresses condolences, stating that support teams and an emergency centre have been activated for affected families.
With profound sorrow I confirm that Air India Flight 171 operating Ahmedabad London Gatwick was involved in a tragic accident today. Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with the families and loved ones of all those affected by this devastating event.
— Tata Group (@TataCompanies) June 12, 2025
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