Deadly Air India Crash: Over 200 Killed as Boeing 787 Falls Near Medical College

Air India Plane Crash in Ahmedabad: Over 200 Dead, One Survivor Found

 

An Air India flight, operating a Boeing 787 Dreamliner (Flight AI‑171), crashed soon after departing from Ahmedabad airport on June 12, 2025. The plane was bound for London Gatwick and had 242 people on board, including 230 passengers, two pilots, and ten crew members.

Tragic Toll

• At least 204 bodies have been recovered at the scene, but local authorities believe the total death toll could exceed 290 when including victims on the ground.

• The aircraft crashed into a hostel at B.J. Medical College during lunchtime, tragically killing at least five medical students and injuring dozens more.

Miraculous Survivor

One passenger survived: 40‑year‑old Ramesh Viswashkumar from seat 11A. He is hospitalized with injuries but is expected to survive. He described hearing a loud noise 30 seconds after takeoff before the crash occurred.

Who Was Onboard

The flight carried 169 Indian nationals, 53 British citizens, seven Portuguese, one Canadian, and others whose nationalities haven’t been confirmed.

Emergency Response and Official Reactions

• Local police and fire services launched a large-scale rescue operation, aided by the Indian Army and CISF personnel.

• India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi called it an “unthinkable tragedy” and said his thoughts were with those affected. UK PM Keir Starmer, King Charles, and other international leaders shared their condolences.

Landmark Incident

This marks the first-ever crash involving a Boeing 787 Dreamliner, an aircraft type introduced in 2011 with a strong safety history

Investigation Underway

Indian authorities are leading the crash investigation, with technical support from teams in the UK (AAIB), the US (NTSB), and Boeing itself.

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Key Points at a Glance

• Flight: Air India AI‑171 (Boeing 787‑8)

• Date: June 12, 2025

• Passengers & Crew: 242 on board

• Fatalities: Over 200 on board, plus ground victims

• Survivor: Ramesh Viswashkumar (seat 11A)

• Crash Site: Medical college hostel near Ahmedabad airport

• Historic: First fatal Boeing 787 accident