Probably all dead in Air India’s air crash – International Research Operation

Ahmedabad police inspector in India said there is probably no survivors, from the crash of the Air India aircraft to London. A total of 240 people, passengers and crew were on the aircraft. There are also 41 injured, estimated to be from the doctors’ hostel on which the aircraft crashed.

The AI171 flight of 169 Indian nationals, 53 British, seven Portuguese and one Canadian. It is reported that there were 11 children among the passengers. It was already announced that 204 corpses have been recovered.

Video from the internet’s incident shows the Air India aircraft flying over a residential area. When it crashed, it looks like a huge fiery sphere followed by large clouds of black tobacco.

Air India’s Flight 171, a Boeing 787-8 (also known as Dreamliner), crashed in the residential area of ​​Magani Nagar five minutes after taking off at 1:38 pm Local time (11 in the morning of Greece). The aircraft, as it became known, broadcast a danger signal shortly after taking off the airport. The Flightradar24 website, which monitors air traffic, said its mark was lost seconds after take -off when the plane had reached a height of 280 meters.

Recovered corpses

At the scene of the Air India aircraft crash, the passenger and crew is ongoing. Despite the media information that 204 corpses have already been recovered, most charred, India’s Civil Aviation Minister Murlindar Mochol avoided confirming it. He said that « our top priority is to save as many people as possible. I can’t make any other comments. It will take time. « 

The #Airindia Flight, which departed from #Ahmedabad At 13:38 HRS, Was Carrying 242 Passengers and Crew Members on Board the Boeing 787-8 Aircraft. Of these, 169 are Indian Nationals, 53 Are British Nationals, 1 Canadian National and 7 Portuguese Nationals.

vijay soneji pic.twitter.com/ccbojpr23g

– The Hindu (@the_hindu) June 12, 2025

However, the Ahmedabad police inspector. J.E. Malik, he said that « there are no survivors of the plane crash ». And he added that if a plane crashes in a residential area with offices, « some locals may have died too. » Concerning the doctors’ hostel on which the aircraft crashed, a senior police officer said that between 70% and 80% of the area had been « cleared » and work is continuing to clean the rest. However, he did not give information about the hostel tenants.

Air India has announced « injured to the nearest hospitals » and has created a special contact line for passengers to provide more information.

In London, Gatwick Airport, which was the aircraft’s destination, announced that it has prepared space and infrastructure for relatives of the occupants. There they will be able to receive information on each development.

Indescribable pain

Air India’s air crash, the causes of which are currently unknown, has shocked both in India and Britain, countries with long -term historical links.

Horrific Visuals from the ahmedabad Medical College Building, where the plane crashed.#Airindia #Ahmedabadnews #Gujarat #Planecrash #Airindia pic.twitter.com/Mnn3Tp3ayr

– indiatday (@indiatday) June 12, 2025

India’s interior minister, Amy Amy Sah, said « indescribably shocked » by the tragic accident. In a post on X, he also said he was working with the Prime Minister of the Gujarat Local Government and the Minister of the Interior to evaluate the situation and act properly. Foreign Minister S. Jaisancar said « deeply shocked ». I pray for passengers and their families. « 

In Britain, King Charles said he and Queen Camilla were « overwhelmed by the terrible events » in Ahmedabad.

« Our special prayers and our deepest strong sympathy are with our families and friends of all those who have been affected by this horrific tragic incident in so many nations as they expect news for their loved ones, » the message said.

Aviation Security History in India

Air India was purchased by the Indian multinational Tata Group in 2022. It was founded in 1932 by J.R. D. Tata. It was nationalized in 1953.

Prior to its acquisition, Air India was considered a problematic, indebted airline and has been involved in several air accidents.

The carrier has seen some rare but high profile air accidents over the years.

In 2020, at least 18 people were killed when Air India Express plane – a full -fashioned Air India – crashed in the southern state of Kerala after coming out of the corridor.

In 2018, Air India’s Boeing 737 aircraft suffered damage after hitting an airport wall during take -off.

In 2010, 158 people were killed when an aircraft crashed during landing at the airport and went off a runway.