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In 30 Seconds, 241 Lives Were Lost”: India’s Darkest Aviation Day Since 1996

    <h2><u><b><a href="https://www.facebook.com/MrsMuraari84/">Ahmedabad Plane Crash</a>&nbsp;</b><strong><b>June 12, 2025 —</b></strong></u></h2>

What was supposed to be a routine international flight turned into one of India’s deadliest aviation disasters. A brand-new Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner carrying 242 souls burst into flames shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad. In a horrifying twist of fate, only one person walked away from the wreckage.

This wasn’t just a crash. It was a tragedy that shook the nation—and possibly, the global aviation industry.

The Incident:

On Thursday afternoon, Air India Flight AI171 took off from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport en route to London Gatwick. Within just 30 seconds to 5 minutes of being airborne, the aircraft vanished from radar. Eyewitnesses on the ground saw a fiery explosion followed by dense black smoke rising from the crash site in Meghaninagar, a heavily populated residential area with a nearby medical college hostel. By the time emergency teams arrived, the aircraft had been completely destroyed.

❓ The Breakdown:

Who

Victims: 242 onboard (230 passengers + 12 crew)

Survivor: Only one — Vishwash Kumar Ramesh, a British-Indian passenger seated in 11A

Ground casualties: 28+ dead, dozens injured in the hostel and surrounding area

What

A Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner operated by Air India crashed shortly after takeoff

This marks the first fatal crash involving a Boeing 787 aircraft globally

When

Date: June 12, 2025

Time: Approximately 1:38 PM IST takeoff; crash followed within minutes

Where

Crashed in Meghaninagar, Ahmedabad, Gujarat

Impact zone: Residential quarters and student hostel of a medical college

Why (still under investigation)

Black box recovered

Initial clues: Landing gear was still down and flaps extended — signs that the aircraft was not in proper climb mode

Aviation agencies involved: DGCA (India), FAA (USA), Boeing, and NTSB

The Lone Survivor’s Account

Vishwash Kumar Ramesh, the sole survivor, recounted that he heard a loud “cracking sound” right after takeoff and saw smoke fill the cabin. He managed to break open an emergency exit window after the crash and crawled out just before the aircraft was engulfed in flames. He is currently under treatment at Ahmedabad Civil Hospital, in stable but critical condition.

Safety Concerns & Aviation Impact

This is the first fatal incident involving the Boeing 787 Dreamliner since its debut in 2011

The aircraft involved had recently flown to Australia for maintenance — now being questioned

Flight safety protocols and emergency response standards are under renewed scrutiny

Reactions

Reactions on Ahmedabad Plane Crash–

Prime Minister Narendra Modi called it a “national tragedy” and has announced a state of mourning

The UK Government, as several passengers were British citizens, has demanded a joint probe

Bollywood celebrities including Vicky Kaushal, Janhvi Kapoor, and R. Madhavan posted condolences on social media

Air India has set up emergency support lines for families and initiated compensation procedures

                <h1>What's Next?</h1>               
    <p>Full <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mrsmuraari/"><b>Ahmedabad Plane</b> </a><strong><b><a href="https://www.instagram.com/mrsmuraari/">crash</a> investigation report</b></strong> expected within 3–6 months</p><ul><li> </li><li> </li></ul><p>Global aviation authorities have temporarily grounded similar Boeing 787s for <strong><b>inspection checks</b></strong></p><ul><li> </li><li> </li></ul><p>Families are calling for answers—and accountability</p>        
                <h1>Mind Map: Air India Flight AI171 Crash</h1>             
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 What Happened          Who Involved             Where                   Why                      What Next

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  – Plane crash            – 241 dead              – Ahmedabad          – Gear down          – Probe by DGCA

  – 1 survivor               – 1 survivor             – Meghaninagar      – Flaps error          – Boeing inspections

  – Dreamliner                                               – Residential           – TBD                       – Safety reforms

Final Word

This isn’t just a story of tragedy—it’s a wake-up call. For the aviation industry, for regulatory bodies, and for airlines across the globe. Lives were lost, families shattered, and trust shaken. As the investigation unfolds, one question will remain on everyone’s minds:

How could a plane crash less than a minute after takeoff—and no one see it coming?