Ahmedabad (Gujarat), June 12, 2025 (ANI): In an unfortunate incident, the Air India B787 Aircraft VT-ANB, while operating flight AI-171 from Ahmedabad to Gatwick crashed immediately after take-off from Ahmedabad. Thick smoke and dust billowed from the Air India plane crash site in Ahmedabad with 242 onboard, consisting of 2 pilots and 10 cabin crew. Expressing deep condolences, PM Modi mourned the demise of passengers, calling the incident ‘heartbreaking beyond words’. The Prime Minister also affirmed that he’s in touch with Ministers and authorities who are working to assist those affected. According to DGCA, the pilot gave a MAYDAY Call to ATC, but thereafter, no response was given by the aircraft to the calls made by ATC. Aircraft immediately after departure from Runway 23, fell on the ground outside the airport perimeter. According to NDRF, Three National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) teams, comprising 90 personnel, have been moved from Gandhinagar to the plane crash site personnel. A green corridor to transport injured passengers for treatment and to hospitals is being established, while fire Services and other agencies are present at the site.
