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Air India plane crashed Thursday near a major international airport in the western Indian city of Ahmedabad

 An Air India plane crashed Thursday near a major international airport in the western Indian city of Ahmedabad


 Air India Flight Crashes with 242 On Board


By Daniel Okonkwo for Profiles International Human Rights Advocate | June 12, 2025


A devastating air tragedy struck today in India’s western city of Ahmedabad as an Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, bound for London, crashed shortly after takeoff. The flight was carrying 242 individuals, including passengers and crew members when it went down at or near Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport.


According to Air India, the manifest included 169 Indian nationals, 53 British citizens, 7 Portuguese nationals, and 1 Canadian national. Tragically, the crew issued a Mayday call to Air Traffic Control moments after takeoff, as confirmed by India’s Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). The cause of the crash remains under investigation.


This incident marks a somber moment not just for the aviation community, but for humanity at large. As rescue and recovery efforts continue, our thoughts are with the victims and their families, who are now facing an unthinkable loss.


Emergency Response and Global Reactions

Emergency services were deployed within minutes, with local police, firefighters, and disaster response teams working tirelessly at the crash site. Eyewitnesses described seeing flames and smoke as the aircraft attempted to return to the airport.


Several governments have already reached out, expressing solidarity and offering support. The British High Commission in India has confirmed it is working closely with Indian authorities to assist affected families. Portugal, Canada, and other concerned nations have also issued statements of condolence.


Awaiting Further Details

As the global community awaits further updates from aviation authorities and Air India, grief ripples across borders. This tragedy is a reminder that the human cost of systemic failures in aviation—whether technical, regulatory, or operational—is too high to ignore.


We will continue to provide updates as more information becomes available. Our deepest sympathies go out to all affected by this catastrophe.

 Air India plane crashed Thursday near a major international airport in the western Indian city of Ahmedabad

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