Tragedy in the Skies: Air India Flight AI171 Crashes in Ahmedabad, 242 Onboard
Crash Summary: What Happened? A tragic air disaster struck Gujarat’s capital city on Thursday as Air India Flight AI171 , en route from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick , crashed shortly after takeoff from the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport . The flight, a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner , was carrying 242 individuals , including 230 passengers and 12 crew members . According to Air Traffic Control (ATC) , the aircraft departed from Runway 23 at 13:39 IST (08:09 UTC) . It issued a Mayday call , but soon after, lost communication with ATC. The aircraft reportedly crashed into a doctors' hostel in the Meghaninagar area , outside the airport perimeter. Eyewitnesses reported heavy black smoke rising from the site of impact. Passenger Details and Casualties The flight included a mix of international nationals: 169 Indian nationals 53 British nationals 7 Portuguese nationals 1 Canadian national Exact figures on fatalities and injuries have not yet been confi...