Air India changed its social media display picture to a black icon on Thursday as a symbolic gesture of mourning after one of its flights, a London-bound Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner carrying 242 people, crashed near Ahmedabad just minutes after takeoff. The plane reportedly issued a MAYDAY distress call before going down in the Meghani area, and the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has confirmed the incident in an official statement.
Air India confirms that flight AI171, from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick, was involved in an accident today after take-off.
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…
— Air India (@airindia) June 12, 2025
Tata Group chairperson N Chandrasekaran expressed deep sorrow over the tragic crash of Air India Flight 171, which was en route from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick. In an official statement, he confirmed the accident and extended heartfelt condolences to the families and loved ones of those affected by the devastating incident.
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The crash took place in the Meghaninagar area, just outside the Ahmedabad airport perimeter. Authorities swiftly sealed off the area, and emergency responders, including fire and rescue teams, arrived on the scene to manage the situation and provide aid.
According to fire officer Jayesh Khadia, the aircraft caught fire upon crashing, and fire tenders were immediately deployed to extinguish the blaze. Ahmedabad police commissioner GS Malik stated that while the crash was confirmed, the exact type of plane involved was initially unclear.
UPDATE: In addition to the dedicated passenger hotline number 1800 5691 444, we have added another hotline number for foreign nationals +91 8062779200.
Air India requests media persons not to call the dedicated passenger hotline number.
— Air India (@airindia) June 12, 2025
Ahmedabad police commissioner GS Malik stated, “A plane crashed in the Meghaninagar area near the airport. It is not yet clear what type of plane it was.”
The DGCA has sent a team from Delhi to investigate the Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner crash near Ahmedabad, which had 242 people on board, including 230 passengers and 12 crew. The aircraft, previously known for its clean fatal crash record, was heavily fueled for its London-bound journey—something officials believe worsened the fire after impact. Rescue operations are still ongoing, with no confirmed reports on casualties yet, and the public has been advised to stay away from the crash site as emergency efforts continue.
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