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✈️ Tragedy in the Skies: Making Sense of the Air India Crash 😢Air India Crash news coming.

Hey everyone,

It’s with a heavy heart that I write about the devastating news coming out of Ahmedabad, India. On June 12, 2025, Air India Flight AI171—a Boeing 787 Dreamliner bound for London—crashed just moments after taking off. The images and videos are harrowing, and the loss is almost beyond comprehension. Here’s what we know so far, shared with care and respect for those affected. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/06/12/air-india-ai171-crash-ahmedabad-london/

💔 What Happened?

• The Flight: AI171 took off from Ahmedabad’s airport at 1:39 p.m. local time, carrying 242 people(229 passengers + 12 crew) 14.

• The Crash: Less than a minute later, the plane struggled to gain altitude, reached just 625 feet, then plummeted into a medical college hostel near the airport. A massive fireball followed, likely fueled by the plane’s 125,000 liters of fuel 17.

• The Toll: 241 people on board died, along with at least 50 on the ground (mostly medical students). The total lives lost stand around 290—India’s deadliest air disaster in decades 1411.

🌟 The Sole Survivor: A “Miracle” Escape

Against all odds, Vishwash Kumar Ramesh, a British-Indian man in seat 11A, survived. He recalled:

“Thirty seconds after takeoff, there was a loud noise… It all happened so quickly. When I got up, I saw bodies and plane pieces everywhere.” 1610

He’d been seated near an emergency exit and jumped out before impact. His brother, seated elsewhere, did not survive. Vishwash is now recovering with non-critical injuries—a small light in this darkness 104.

🔍 The Investigation: What Went Wrong?Air India Crash news coming

Authorities are focusing on:

1. Flight Data: The plane’s black boxes will reveal crucial details about engine performance, pilot commands, and systems 8.

2. Videos & Witnesses: Footage shows the plane with its landing gear downand flaps up—an unusual configuration post-takeoff that may have hindered climbing 68.

3. Boeing’s Record: This was the first fatal crash of a 787 Dreamlinersince its 2011 debut. While Boeing faces scrutiny (especially after 737 MAX issues), experts stress it’s too early to blame the manufacturer 58.

India is leading the probe, with support from the U.S., UK, and Boeing 47.

🌐 Ripple Effects

• Human Stories: Former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupaniwas among the victims. Families worldwide are grieving—like a young British family who’d flown to India to surprise relatives for Eid 46.

• Boeing & Air India: Air India, recently privatized, now faces reputational challenges. Boeing’s stock dropped 7%, adding pressure to its safety overhaul efforts 58.

• Global Response: World leaders, including PM Narendra Modi and UK PM Keir Starmer, shared condolences. The Tata Group (Air India’s owner) pledged $116,770to each victim’s family 46.

🙏 A Moment for Reflection

Aviation remains one of humanity’s safest feats—yet tragedies like this remind us of its fragility. As we mourn, let’s also honor the first responders, medical teams, and investigators working tirelessly in Ahmedabad.

If you’re traveling soon, hug your loved ones extra tight. And if anxiety strikes, remember: takeoffs and landings are statistically the riskiest phases—but they’re also where human skill and technology shine brightest 4.

Sending strength to all affected. ❤️
— A fellow traveler

Sources: CNN [1][3][4], AP [2], BBC [5], WaPo [6], NPR [7], CNBC [8], Reuters [9][10].
(Note: This post will be updated as more details emerge.)

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