BREAKING NEWS: AIR INDIA FLIGHT 171 CRASHES IN AHMEDABAD

By Prince Agbedeyi O. D | Edited by Prophetess Seigha Dora Ayedi
Global Egberi Media International – June 12, 2025

In a devastating incident earlier today, Air India Flight 171, a Boeing 787‑8 Dreamliner carrying 242 souls, crashed shortly after departure from Ahmedabad Airport in India. The aircraft was en route to London’s Gatwick Airport when it plummeted into a building near B.J. Medical College, resulting in a significant loss of life.

Overview of the Incident

• Date & Time: June 12, 2025, shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad
• Aircraft: Boeing 787‑8 Dreamliner, tail number VT‑ANB
• Passengers & Crew: 242 on board (230 passengers, 12 crew)
• Casualties: At least 204 fatalities confirmed, 1 survivor rescued; 5 ground fatalities reported :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
• Crash Site: Residential area near the airport, affecting a building and nearby sector of Ahmedabad

Authorities Respond

The Indian authorities have launched a comprehensive investigation. Preliminary reports confirm:

• All 12 crew and 230 passengers were on board :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}.
• First responders recovered at least 204 bodies and rescued 1 survivor :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}.
• Rescue operations continue amidst structural instability and debris.
• India’s Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) and the Bureau of India Standards are coordinating investigations.

International and Government Reactions

Global leaders, including the Indian and UK governments, have expressed shock and condolences. International aviation safety agencies are expected to participate in the probe.

Implications for Air Travel

The destruction of one of Boeing’s flagship widebodies raises urgent concerns:

• Possible technical malfunction or engine failure.
• Need for review of Boeing 787‑8 safety in light of structural risks.
• Immediate aviation inspections and safety audits likely to follow.

Global Egberi Media’s Perspective

Our hearts go out to the families of the passengers, crew, and those on the ground. In times like this, we reaffirm our duty to:

• Report updates responsibly and with sensitivity.
• Support calls for transparent investigations.
• Highlight aviation safety reforms aimed at preventing future catastrophes worldwide.

Ongoing Coverage

Global Egberi Media International will track this story closely and provide:

• Official press and interim investigation findings.
• Survivor and family statements as they become available.
• Expert analysis on air safety and Boeing’s response.

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Author:

Prince Agbedeyi O. D
Senior Correspondent, Global Egberi Media International

Editor:

Prophetess Seigha Dora Ayedi
International Editor, Global Egberi Media International

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