UPDATE: One Man Found Alive After Air India Crash Moments After Take-Off
Breaking Update: Authorities have confirmed that one male passenger has miraculously survived the crash of Air India Flight AI171. The aircraft, carrying over 240 passengers and crew, crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad. Rescue teams say the man was pulled from the wreckage and is receiving emergency medical care. His survival has sparked renewed hope amid tragedy.
Air India Flight AI171 Crashes After Takeoff: One Confirmed Survivor
Grief and shock filled the skies today as an Air India flight en route to London crashed just minutes after takeoff. The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, operating as Flight AI171, departed Ahmedabad Airport at 1:00pm local time — but tragedy struck almost immediately.
The aircraft went down in the densely populated Meghani Nagar residential area, located just outside the airport perimeter. Witnesses described hearing a loud explosion followed by a massive fireball and thick plumes of smoke rising from the wreckage.
Image: Wreckage smoldering near Meghani Nagar moments after the crash.
Search and Rescue Efforts Continue
First responders — including firefighters, paramedics, and disaster teams — arrived at the scene within minutes. The wreckage, spread across multiple buildings and roads, made access extremely difficult. Local residents joined the search, using bare hands to pull away debris until authorities secured the area.
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Officials confirmed that among the over 240 people onboard, one male passenger was found alive beneath a partially intact section of the fuselage. He has been transported to a nearby hospital where he is receiving emergency care.
What We Know So Far
- Flight Number: AI171
- Aircraft: Boeing 787 Dreamliner
- Origin: Ahmedabad International Airport
- Destination: London Heathrow
- Passengers/Crew: Over 240 onboard
- Confirmed Survivor: 1 male (identity withheld for privacy)
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has launched a full investigation into the cause of the crash. Representatives from Boeing and Air India have also confirmed their cooperation in the inquiry. Early indications suggest a critical mechanical failure during climb-out, but no official cause has been stated.
Eyewitness Accounts
Residents of Meghani Nagar described the terrifying moment the aircraft came down.
“We saw the plane flying unusually low. Then a boom — and the sky lit up,” said 45-year-old Shailesh Gupta. “We thought a bomb had gone off. People started screaming and running.”
Nation in Mourning
India's Prime Minister, alongside senior aviation officials, have expressed their condolences and called for a moment of silence. Flags across government buildings have been lowered as families begin receiving the devastating news.
Support centers have been set up in Ahmedabad and London to assist affected families with travel, identification processes, and grief counseling.
A Long Road Ahead
This tragic crash is already one of the deadliest aviation events in recent Indian history. For now, all eyes are on the lone survivor as a symbol of hope — and on investigators working to find answers for the world, and for the grieving families.
Updates will follow as more details emerge.
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π Posted on: June 12, 2025 | π·️ Labels: Air India Crash, Flight AI171, Ahmedabad, Aviation News, NSMedia
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