Air India 787 Crashes in Meghani Nagar Near Ahmedabad

Air India flight AI-171, a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner carrying 242 people, crashed into the Meghani Nagar area near Ahmedabad shortly after takeoff en route to London Gatwick on June 12, 2025. The aircraft issued a mayday call at about 625 feet before losing radio contact and crashing, resulting in a major fire and thick smoke. Passengers included nationals from India, Britain, Portugal, and Canada. Eyewitnesses reported explosions, debris, and dead bodies at the scene, while emergency services transported the injured to hospitals. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the civil aviation minister, and the DGCA have mobilized rescue efforts and initiated a joint investigation with Boeing. Officials have urged the public not to speculate on the cause until flight data and cockpit voice recorders are analyzed.