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BREAKING: Air India Flight AI171 to London Gatwick Crashes Shortly After Takeoff from Ahmedabad

Source: Via AirLive.net

A serious aviation accident has been reported involving Air India Flight AI171, which was en route from Ahmedabad’s Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport (AMD) to London Gatwick (LGW). The flight, operated by a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner registered as VT-ANB, reportedly crashed shortly after takeoff near the Meghani/Meghaninagar area in Gujarat.

Air India Flight AI171 Tracked via AirNav Radar

Initial Reports

According to preliminary information, the aircraft took off from Runway 23 but failed to gain sufficient altitude, crashing within minutes of departure. The flight reached a maximum altitude of 625 feet, according to tracking data from AirNav Radar.

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Source: Flight Emergency

Emergency services, including fire brigade units and medical teams, have been dispatched and are currently at the scene of the crash. The area around the crash site has been cordoned off, and local authorities are coordinating rescue operations.

Aircraft and Occupants

  • Flight Number: AI171

  • Aircraft Type: Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner

  • Registration: VT-ANB

  • Route: Ahmedabad (AMD) → London Gatwick (LGW)

  • Occupants: 242 (including 2 pilots and 10 cabin crew)

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has confirmed the number of people on board and is currently investigating the incident.

What Happened?

Details remain scarce at this time, but our data shows that the aircraft struggled to climb and may have encountered difficulties just seconds after rotation. The cause of the crash is not yet known. Investigators will review the aircraft’s black boxes, flight data, and cockpit voice recordings to determine the sequence of events that occurred.

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