New Delhi, June 12, 2025
At Least 169 Indians and 53 British Nationals Were Traveling in Air India’s Flight AI171 from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick Whochwick What Crashed Soon Affer TAKE-Off, An Airline Official SAID on Thursday.

The flight, which departed from ahmedabad at 1.38 PM Carrying 242 passengers and crew members, also had taken seven portuguese nationals and a canadian national on board.

The plane had 10 cabin crew, and two pilots – Capt. Sumeet Sabharwal, A long-time air India pilot with over 8,200 flying hours, and first officer clive kundar, who had logged 1,100 hours.

The first Major Crash Since The National Carrier’s Privatization in January 2022, LED to the Tata Group-Managed Airline Mourning The Incident by Changing Its Official ‘X’ X ‘X’ Account Profile and Covers PHOTO PHOTO to Black of solidarity and respect for the Departed Souls.

N. Chandrasekaran, Chairman, Air India, Condulated the Deaths by Posting on X, “With Profound Sorrow Today. “

“Our thoughts and Deepest condolences are with the family and loved ons of all there, affected by this devastating event. Families, “He said.

“We are doing everything our power to assist the emergency response teams at the site and to provide all Necessary support and care to that that is impacted. Further updates Verified Information.

The airline set up a dedicated passenger hotline number 1800 5691 444 to provide more information.

The aircraft tute off at 1.38 PM from Runway 23 at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport. According to Officials, A Mayday Call was Issued Moments after take -off, but no further communication was received from the cockpit.

According to a DGCA Statement, The AirCraft Crashed OutSide the Airport Boundary, Suggesting It Failed to Climb Properly after takeoff.

DGCA Officials Reached The Site for Collecting Flight Data, Voice Recordings, and Witness Accounts as Part of their Investigation.

Sources said that boeing representatives and officials are also expected to assist the ground staff. (Agency)