Archive · 13 Jun 2025
Air India Flight Crashes in Ahmedabad; Black Box Recovered
A plane from Ahmedabad to London crashed soon after taking off.
Investigators found the plane's black box, which records flight data.
The government is checking all similar planes.
Sadly, most people on board died, including a former leader.
Experts from different countries are working together to figure out what happened.
Air India flight AI 171 crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad.
The Flight Data Recorder (Black Box) and DVR were recovered.
DGCA ordered enhanced safety inspections for Air India Boeing 787 fleets.
241 of 242 on board died, including former Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani.
Investigations include teams from India, the UK, and the USA.
- Who
- Air India flight passengers, including former Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani and crew.
- What
- Air India flight AI 171 crashed shortly after takeoff.
- When
- Thursday afternoon, exact time not specified.
- Where
- Ahmedabad, India.
- Why
- Possible twin engine failure, cause under investigation.
- Flight
- AI 171
- Departure
- Ahmedabad
- Destination
- London
- Aircraft
- Boeing 787 Dreamliner
- Fatalities
- 241 of 242 on board
- Cause
- Under investigation (possible twin engine failure)
Sources
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