Archive · 14 Jun 2025
Ahmedabad Plane Crash: Residents, Scientists Recount Near Misses
An Air India plane crashed near a busy area in Ahmedabad, India, on June 12.
The crash happened close to homes and a research institute, and people there were very lucky to avoid getting hit by the plane or its parts.
The crash caused a big explosion and fire.
Scientists and residents helped after the crash, including providing essential equipment for the responders.
Air India Flight 171 crashed near the Ahmedabad airport on June 12.
The crash site was near a densely populated housing society and the National Institute of Occupational Health (NIOH).
Residents and NIOH scientists narrowly escaped being hit by the aircraft and debris.
The crash caused a massive explosion and subsequent fire.
The NIOH staff provided aid to first responders at the crash site.
- Who
- Residents of Meghaninagar, NIOH scientists, and the passengers and crew of Air India Flight 171.
- What
- Air India Flight 171 crashed near Ahmedabad.
- When
- June 12
- Where
- Ahmedabad, India, near a residential area and the NIOH.
- Why
- The articles do not specify the cause of the crash.
- Incident
- Air India Flight 171 Crash
- Location
- Ahmedabad, India
- Date
- June 12
- Impacted areas
- Residential area, NIOH
- Organizations involved
- NIOH, ICMR, Ahmedabad Fire Department
Sources
Unni Mukundan Recalls Growing Up Near Ahmedabad Plane Crash Site: Causing Immense Grief In My Heart
Amitabh Bachchan In 'Deep Pain' After Air India Plane Crash: 'Transparent Investigation...'