Air India Flight 171
2025 aircraft crash in Ahmedabad, India
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Air India Flight 171 was a scheduled passenger flight from Ahmedabad Airport in India to London Gatwick Airport in the United Kingdom that crashed 32 seconds after takeoff at 13:39 IST on 12 June 2025. All but one of the 230 passengers and all 12 crew members died. An additional 19 people were killed and 67 people were seriously injured on the ground.
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US regulator: Quite sure no issue with AI 171 fuel switchFAA Administrator Bryan Bedford suggests the AI 171 crash wasn't due to mechanical failure or accidental fuel control switch movement. He stated that they are confident that the crash was not due to..IndiaTimes - Published | |
With more AI pilots reporting sick after Gujarat crash, DGCA issues circular on mental healthFollowing the AI-171 crash on June 12, Air India has seen a spike in pilot sick leaves, prompting DGCA intervention. On June 16, 112 Air India pilots reported sick, raising concerns about mental..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Air India tragedy: 112 Air India pilots called in sick in AI-171 crash aftermath; government says 'minor increase in leaves' across fleetsFollowing the devastating Air India AI-171 crash in Ahmedabad, which claimed 260 lives, 112 pilots reported sick on June 16, Parliament was informed. The government stated there was a minor increase in..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Ahmedabad air crash: Inside the 10-second mystery - What really brought down AI 171?The Air India Flight AI 171 crash is under investigation, focusing on ten critical seconds in the cockpit. A Bloomberg report highlights unexplained actions, including the simultaneous cutoff of engine..IndiaTimes - Published | |
AAIB AI 171 crash probe totally unbiased: NaiduUnion Minister Ram Mohan Naidu addressed the Rajya Sabha about the Air India plane crash investigation. He stated that the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau follows a rule-based process. The AAIB..IndiaTimes - Published | |
AI171 crash: Centre issued nine notices to Air India for safety violations in six months; investigation under wayAir India faces scrutiny following a tragic crash of Flight AI171, a Boeing 787 Dreamliner, shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad, resulting in 260 fatalities. Minister Murlidhar Mohol reported nine..IndiaTimes - Published | |
AI 171 crash: Aviation minister rebuts foreign media claimsUnion Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu has called on western media outlets to refrain from speculation regarding the Air India AI 171 crash, praising the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB)..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Don’t jump to conclusions': Centre on AI 171 probe; questions western media motivesIndiaTimes - Published | |
Air India plane crash: Indian pilots' body takes BIG action against WSJ, Reuters: 'Would totally blame them for...'The Federation of Indian Pilots President, Captain CS Randhawa, on Saturday called out The Wall Street Journal and Reuters, accusing them of not basing their reports on factual content while..DNA - Published | |
AI 171 crash: Now, US NTSB terms western media reports ‘speculative’ as fresh leaks continue unabatedIndiaTimes - Published | |
'Attempting to draw conclusions': FIP sends legal notice to Reuters, WSJ; slams 'speculative' AI171 crash coverageThe Federation of Indian Pilots (FIP) has taken legal action against Reuters and The Wall Street Journal over their coverage of the Air India Flight 171 crash in Ahmedabad. FIP demands a public apology..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Investigations of this magnitude take time': US probe agency slams media reports on Air India 171 crash; calls them 'premature and speculative'The NTSB criticized media coverage of the Air India Flight 171 crash preliminary report as premature and speculative. This follows the AAIB's release of its initial findings, which cited engine failure..IndiaTimes - Published | AI crash report: International pilots body warns against guessworkFollowing criticism of the preliminary report on the AI-171 crash, the International Federation of Air Line Pilots' Associations (IFALPA) cautioned against drawing premature conclusions. IFALPA..IndiaTimes - Published |
Now, International Federation of Pilots also says AI 171 report 'raises questions, provides no answers'Following the preliminary report on the Air India AI 171 crash in Ahmedabad, IFALPA cautioned against "hasty conclusions," echoing concerns about a suicide theory. The ICPA has also strongly condemned..IndiaTimes - Published | AI171 crash: Probe gives ‘clarity yet spurs new questions’, says Air India CEOA preliminary investigation into the Air India AI-171 crash on June 12th has ruled out mechanical failures, maintenance issues, fuel quality problems, and pilot medical conditions. CEO Campbell Wilson..IndiaTimes - Published |
Air India tragedy fallout: DGCA directs airlines to inspect fuel switches in BoeingsFollowing a recent AI 171 crash, India has directed airlines operating Boeing 737s and 787 Dreamliners to inspect fuel control switch locking mechanisms by July 21. This directive aligns with similar..IndiaTimes - Published | Air India CEO Campbell Wilson reacts to AAIB preliminary report AI-171 crash, says, 'No mechanical or...'In a letter to employees, Wilson reiterated key findings from the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) report, which ruled out faults in the aircraft's engines, maintenance history, fuel..DNA - Published |
Prelim report 'provides greater clarity, opens additional questions': Air India MD Campbell WilsonAir India's CEO Campbell Wilson addressed employees following the preliminary report on the AI 171 crash, which claimed 270 lives. The report found no mechanical issues with the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner..IndiaTimes - Published | Ahmedabad plane crash: No recommendations for Boeing, GE for now, states AAIB reportThe AAIB's preliminary report on the AI-171 crash hasn't recommended actions for Boeing 787-8 or GE GEnx-1B engine operators, pending further investigation. Data analysis continues, with collaboration..IndiaTimes - Published |
Air India plane crash: Pilots question preliminary probe report's intent, cite ambiguitiesPilots express concerns and skepticism regarding the AAIB report on the AI-171 incident, questioning the timing of engine shutdowns and the failure of the emergency locator transmitter. They highlight..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Don't jump to any conclusion': Civil aviation ministry reacts to AI 171 crash probe report; calls it 'preliminary'The ministry of civil aviation has clarified that the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau's (AAIB) report on the Air India Flight 171 crash is preliminary. The investigation into the deadly crash of..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Advisory, not mandatory': Did FAA flag fuel control switch issue on Boeing jets in 2018? What AI 171 probe report saysA preliminary report on the Air India crash in Ahmedabad reveals a 2018 US report flagged a potential fuel control switch issue in Boeing aircraft. The FAA bulletin warned of possible disengagement of..IndiaTimes - Published | Inside the cockpit: ‘Why did you cut off ...?’ What was the last conversation between AI 171 pilotsIndiaTimes - Published |
Fuel switches found in ‘RUN’ position: Aftermath of AI 171 crash in images; what the wreckage showsA preliminary report on the Air India AI 171 crash reveals a sudden fuel cutoff to both engines moments after takeoff from Ahmedabad. The London-bound Boeing 787, carrying a heavy load, failed to gain..IndiaTimes - Published | AI 171 crash report to be made public this week: AAIBIndiaTimes - Published |
Parliament panel quizzes aviation brass: MPs seek updates on AI-171 crash probe; raise alarm over airfare surgeA Parliamentary Panel questioned aviation officials about the Air India plane crash. The meeting included airline and airport representatives. The discussion focused on fees and regulations. The Air..IndiaTimes - Published | Ahmedabad crash fallout: DGCA directs AI & IndiGo to conduct post trauma workshops for 'worried' crew membersFollowing the tragic AI 171 crash, the DGCA has directed Air India and IndiGo to conduct mental health workshops for flight crews due to the significant psychological impact. Pilots are particularly..IndiaTimes - Published |
6 families of AI 171 crash victims receive 'second set' of remainsSix families of victims from the AI 171 plane crash in Ahmedabad received a second set of remains from the Civil Hospital. These remains, discovered during post-disaster operations, were matched..IndiaTimes - Published | 38 hours after AI 171 crash: AI Boeing 777 got 'stall, ground proximity & don’t sink warning’ on take off from DelhiShortly after takeoff from Delhi on June 14, an Air India Boeing 777 bound for Vienna experienced a stall warning and ground proximity warning, leading to a significant altitude loss. Pilots..IndiaTimes - Published |
AI 171 crash probe looking at sabotage angle too: MinisterThe investigation into the Air India AI 171 crash in Ahmedabad on June 12 is exploring all possibilities, including sabotage, according to Junior Civil Aviation Minister Murlidhar Mohol. The Aircraft..IndiaTimes - Published | Evening news wrap: Shubhanshu Shukla scripts history; data from crashed AI 171 black box downloaded; and moreThe Axiom-4 mission saw Shubhanshu Shukla greet from space as the Dragon spacecraft successfully docked. Rajnath Singh stood firm at the SCO summit, while Air India crash investigations progressed with..IndiaTimes - Published |
AI 171 crash: ‘Data from front black box downloaded, probe on,’ says governmentThe black box data from the Air India Dreamliner crash in Ahmedabad on June 12 is currently being analyzed to determine the cause of the accident. The investigation team, including members from the..IndiaTimes - Published | ‘AAIB to decide if AI 171 black boxes need t be sent abroad for analysis:’ GovtFollowing the AI 171 Boeing 787 crash, the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau will determine whether to send the black boxes abroad for analysis, with assistance from the US National Transportation..IndiaTimes - Published |
Top 5 news of the day: First evacuation flight bringing Indians from Iran to land tonight; AI 171 crash probe widens as sabotage not ruled out; & moreAmid rising tensions between Iran and Israel, an evacuation flight carrying Indian nationals is expected to land in India. Investigations continue into the Air India Flight AI 171 crash, considering..IndiaTimes - Published |