Air India Boeing 787 Crash Kills 274 Ahmedabad

Air India Flight 171, a Boeing 787 Dreamliner bound for London, crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad on June 12, 2025, killing 241 people onboard and at least 29 on the ground, making it one of India's deadliest aviation disasters. The pilot's final distress calls, including phrases such as "Thrust not achieved," "falling," and "Mayday," indicate a sudden and severe emergency, likely involving power loss potentially due to bird strikes, although pilot error has been largely discounted by experts. The aircraft lost altitude rapidly, crashing into a medical college hostel just minutes after departure, creating a massive fireball. Only one passenger, Vishwash Kumar Ramesh, survived the crash, escaping despite multiple injuries. Authorities have begun identifying victims through DNA mapping, while the Indian government has formed a high-level committee to investigate the causes and improve emergency protocols. The tragedy has heightened scrutiny of aviation safety and emergency response procedures in India.