🛬 Ahmedabad Plane Crash: Air India Flight AI171 Crashes After Takeoff
🚨 A tragic aviation disaster struck Ahmedabad today as Air India flight AI171, bound for London Gatwick, crashed just minutes after takeoff from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport. The Boeing 787 Dreamliner, carrying 242 people, went down in the Meghani area, causing chaos and triggering a massive emergency response.
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🧳 Passenger Nationality Breakdown
| Country | Passengers |
|---|---|
| India 🇮🇳 | 169 |
| United Kingdom 🇬🇧 | 53 |
| Canada 🇨🇦 | 1 |
| Portugal 🇵🇹 | 7 |
| Crew (All) 👩✈️👨✈️ | 12 |
| Total | 242 |
👨✈️ Pilots: Capt Sumeet Sabharwal, First Officer Clive Kundar
⭐ Notable Passenger: Former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani
📍 What Happened
- The plane crashed within minutes of takeoff, sending thick smoke into the sky and causing a fire intensified by the heavy fuel load for the long-haul flight.
- Emergency services, including NDRF teams, fire brigades, and ambulances, responded immediately.
- All flight operations at Ahmedabad airport are suspended until further notice.
- The DGCA and Air India have launched investigations; support and information centers are active for affected families.
🗣️ Official Statements
Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel have assured full government support for rescue and relief. Air India and Tata Sons have activated emergency centers and are providing updates via their official channels.
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