A tragic aviation incident shook Ahmedabad today as Air India Flight AI 171 crashed just moments after takeoff from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport. The flight was bound for London with 244 people onboard, including 232 passengers and 12 crew members.
According to reports, the aircraft lost radar contact within one minute of takeoff, at just 625 feet altitude. It then crashed in a residential area of Meghani Nagar, causing a massive explosion and widespread damage.
Key Details
- The aircraft reportedly burst into flames on impact, with visible debris falling onto buildings and streets.
- Multiple fire tenders and ambulances rushed to the scene.
- Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu is monitoring the situation closely.
- Authorities are still verifying the casualty figures.
Why This Matters
- This may be the first-ever crash involving a Boeing 787 Dreamliner.
- The crash occurred over a densely populated area, raising concerns over airport safety corridors.
- Investigators are considering possible engine failure, structural issues, or bird strike as causes.
Immediate Actions Taken
- DGCA (Directorate General of Civil Aviation) has launched a high-level investigation.
- Emergency responders evacuated the injured and secured the crash zone.
- Air India and airport authorities are assisting families and issuing updates.
More information is awaited.
