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Tragedy Strikes: Air India Flight AI171 Crashes Shortly After Takeoff in Ahmedabad

A pall of smoke hangs heavy over Ahmedabad today following a devastating incident involving Air India flight AI171. The passenger plane, en route to London Gatwick, crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad's airport.

Initial reports and images from the scene paint a grim picture, with thick black smoke billowing into the sky. The immediate aftermath has been understandably chaotic, with authorities working tirelessly to assess the situation.

Key details emerging from the incident:

• The crash involved Air India flight AI171, scheduled to fly from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick.
• The incident occurred on June 12, 2025.
• Gatwick Airport confirmed that Flight AI171 had crashed on departure from Ahmedabad.
• The flight was due to land at Gatwick at 6.25 p.m. local time (1.25 p.m. ET).
• According to FlightRadar24, the signal from the aircraft was lost at 10.08 a.m. local time (12.38 a.m. ET) at 625 feet, less than a minute after takeoff.

Air India has released a statement acknowledging the incident, stating that “Flight AI171, operating Ahmedabad-London Gatwick, was involved in an incident today, 12 June 2025.” The airline has also stated that they are actively gathering more information and will provide further updates as they become available.

The number of passengers and crew on board, as well as the extent of casualties, remains unclear at this time. Rescue operations are underway, and emergency services are working diligently to manage the situation.

Aviation tracker FlightRadar24 provided valuable insights into the flight's final moments. According to their data, Air India flight AI171 was scheduled to depart from Ahmedabad International airport at 9.50 a.m. local time. The loss of signal shortly after takeoff is a critical piece of information that will undoubtedly be scrutinized during the investigation.

This tragic event sends shockwaves through the aviation community and leaves many anxiously awaiting further news. Our thoughts are with all those affected by this devastating crash. As more information emerges, we will continue to provide updates on this developing story.

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Source: https://edition.cnn.com/2025/06/12/asia/plane-crash-india-ahmedabad