Air India plane crashes in Ahmedabad: Ahmedabad, June 12 – A tragic aviation disaster struck Ahmedabad on Thursday afternoon when an Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft, en route to London, crashed shortly after takeoff from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport. The aircraft, carrying 238 passengers, including former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani, exploded within the airport premises, sending shockwaves through the city.
According to the reports, the plane had just taken off and had not yet crossed the airport boundary when it is believed to have collided with a nearby structure—possibly a building or wall—near the Air Customs Cargo Office, adjacent to the airport campus. The aircraft then crashed, leading to a massive explosion and fire. Witnesses reported hearing a loud blast, followed by plumes of black smoke that were visible from several kilometers away, particularly in the Meghaninagar area.
Ahmedabad Plane Crash: Air India’s London-Bound Boeing 787 Dreamliner Crashes During Takeoff
Pictures of the accident…
Aircraft Destroyed, Fire Under Control
Images and videos from the scene show the aircraft completely destroyed, with one wing torn off and large portions of the fuselage burnt to ashes. Emergency services rushed to the site immediately. Firefighters were seen battling fierce flames, and the fire has reportedly been brought under partial control.
Relief and rescue operations are currently underway. Medical teams and airport emergency responders are working to recover bodies and search for any possible survivors, although officials fear that all passengers may have perished in the crash.
Investigation Underway, Initial Cause Suspected
Preliminary investigations suggest that the crash may have occurred due to a tail strike during takeoff, although other reports mention a sudden engine failure as a possible cause. Aviation authorities are yet to confirm the exact reason for the accident.
Government Responds Swiftly
In response to the incident, Union Home Minister Amit Shah spoke with the Gujarat Chief Minister, the state’s Home Minister, and the Ahmedabad Police Commissioner to assess the situation. He has assured full support from the central government.
The Civil Hospital near the airport has been put on high alert, with all doctors’ leaves cancelled. Medical teams are on standby to handle casualties and assist in rescue efforts.
Atmosphere of Panic and Mourning
Eyewitnesses describe a horrifying scene of panic and chaos, with people running for cover as the aircraft exploded and debris scattered across the area. The building hit by the aircraft has also sustained heavy damage.
The loss is expected to be extensive, both in terms of human life and infrastructure. Emergency services continue to search the wreckage, while authorities begin the process of identifying victims and informing families.
This remains a developing story. More details will follow as official confirmations come in.
10 Deadliest Plane Crashes in the World
1996 – India: A mid-air collision over Charkhi Dadri between Saudi and Kazakhstan planes led to the deaths of all 349 onboard, making it India’s deadliest air disaster.
1977 – Spain: Two Boeing 747s collided on a runway in Tenerife due to miscommunication and fog, killing 583 people—still the deadliest aviation accident involving commercial aircraft.
1978 – Arabian Sea: An Air India Boeing 747 crashed into the sea shortly after taking off from Mumbai en route to Dubai, claiming 213 lives.
2010 – India: An Air India Express flight overshot the Mangalore airport runway and fell into a valley, breaking into two pieces. 158 passengers died.
1993 – India: An Indian Airlines flight collided with a truck on the runway during takeoff at Aurangabad airport, resulting in 55 fatalities.
2020 – India: An Air India Express plane from Dubai crashed at Kozhikode airport during heavy rain. 21 people were killed and over 100 injured.
1985 – Japan: A Japan Airlines flight suffered cabin pressure failure and crashed into a mountain, killing 520 passengers in the worst single-aircraft crash in history.
1974 – France: A Turkish Airlines DC-10 crashed near Paris due to a rear cargo door failure, killing all 346 people on board.
1980 – Saudi Arabia: A fire broke out in the cabin after takeoff. Although the aircraft landed safely, it was not evacuated in time—301 passengers died from smoke inhalation.
2018 – Indonesia: A Lion Air Boeing 737 MAX crashed into the Java Sea just 13 minutes after takeoff, killing all 189 people on board.
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