On June 12, 2025, Air India flight AI171 – a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner bound for London Gatwick – crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad at around 13:38 IST. It crashed into the hostel of B.J. Medical College at lunch time
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Of the 242 people on board (230 passengers and 12 crew), 241 were killed. Notably, only one survivor has been confirmed: British-Indian citizen Ramesh Vishwakumar on seat 11A, who escaped through a broken emergency exit door.
Debris – wheels, personal belongings and even uneaten food – lay scattered throughout the dormitory, with parts of the plane embedded in the walls
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Authorities have recovered at least one black box (flight data recorder) and are investigating why the engine thrust, flaps and landing gear remained down
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India’s aviation regulator has ordered additional maintenance checks on Air India’s 787‑8/9 fleet and directed operators to perform “take‑off parameter” verifications beginning June 15
It is the deadliest aviation accident of the last decade and the first fatal accident involving a Boeing 787 Dreamliner
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Bottom line
catastrophic crash of Flight AI 171 after a slow climb and possible engine/flap issues led to a massive loss of life both onboard and on the ground. Investigations are underway with heightened scrutiny on the Boeing 787 fleet’s safety and maintenance protocols.
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