Air India Flight AI‑171 Crashes in Ahmedabad — 2 Survivors Found Amid Devastation
AHMEDABAD, June 12, 2025 — London-bound Air India Flight AI‑171, a Boeing 787‑8 Dreamliner with 242 people onboard, crashed shortly after takeoff from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport around 1:38 p.m. IST, colliding with a doctor’s hostel in the Meghani Nagar neighbourhood. Severe fire and smoke erupted instantly .
Survivors & Casualties
Two survivors have been located, local police confirmed:
One was found alive in seat 11A at the wreckage.
Another was rescued and is receiving treatment in hospital .
Emergency teams have recovered at least 204 bodies, with total fatalities expected to exceed 200. The crash also impacted people on the ground, including residents of the hostel .
Flight Details & Response
Flight AI‑171 was carrying 230 passengers (including 11 children and 2 infants) and 12 crew members .
Safety regulators and investigators, including India’s DGCA, the UK’s AAIB, and Boeing, have launched a formal probe .
Ahmedabad airport briefly suspended operations but has since resumed on a limited scale .
Official Reactions
Prime Minister Narendra Modi described the incident as “heartbreaking beyond words” and pledged swift assistance .
British PM Keir Starmer, France’s Emmanuel Macron, Australia’s Anthony Albanese, Ireland’s Micheál Martin, Pope Leo XIV, and King Charles III extended condolences to victims’ families .
🧭 Key Facts at a Glance
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Flight Number | AI‑171 |
| Aircraft | Boeing 787‑8 Dreamliner, registration VT‑ANB |
| Onboard | 230 passengers (11 children, 2 infants), 12 crew |
| Victims Recovered | 204+ on aircraft and on the ground |
| Survivors | 2 (one from seat 11A, one hospitalized) |
| Crash Time | ~1:38 p.m. IST on June 12, 2025 |
| Crash Site | B.J. Medical College doctor’s hostel, Meghani Nagar, Ahmedabad |
This remains an unfolding tragedy. Authorities are working tirelessly on rescue, recovery, and investigation efforts. We'll continue to bring updates as more information becomes available.
