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Ahmedabad Plane Crash Live Updates: Gujarat ATS Recovers The DVR Or Black Box Of flight AI-171

Inspector Vinay Kumar of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) confirmed that 81 bodies have been recovered so far, and seven NDRF teams have been deployed to manage the emergency. "The operation is not yet complete. It is ongoing.

Ahmedabad Plane Crash Live Updates: 241 people have died after an Air India flight crashed near the Ahmedabad airport on Thursday afternoon. The London-bound flight AI-171, carrying 230 passengers and 12 crew members, took off at 1:17 PM but began descending minutes later. The aircraft crashed into the BJ Medical College and Hospital, causing further casualties on the ground. Air India has confirmed the death toll, with only one person surviving the crash. The lone survivor and several injured individuals, including MBBS students, are currently receiving treatment at Civil Hospital, Ahmedabad.

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Air India Flight AI-171 was carrying 169 Indians, 53 British nationals, 7 Portuguese, and one Canadian on board. Heavy smoke could be seen from Dharpur, near the Meghaninagar area in Ahmedabad. Fire brigade were at the location, and emergency response teams were being mobilised. Authorities have not yet confirmed what caused the accident.

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Inspector Vinay Kumar of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) confirmed that 81 bodies have been recovered so far, and seven NDRF teams have been deployed to manage the emergency. “The operation is not yet complete. It is ongoing. We can’t say anything about the total number of deaths as of now,” he told reporters.

Meanwhile, Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu confirmed that a formal investigation into the crash has been launched by the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB), in accordance with international aviation safety protocols. Union Home Minister Amit Shah chaired a high-level meeting late Thursday night to review the situation and coordinate relief efforts.

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The crash also includes former Chief Minister of Gujarat Vijay Rupani as one of the identified victims, CR Paatil, Union Minister said. Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Amit Shah, Home Minister, and Rammohan Naidu, Minister for Civil Aviation about the crash. The PM asked the other two ministers to come to Ahmedabad to ensure that all possible help is provided to those affected.

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19:49 (IST) 13 Jun 2025
NIA, other Central agencies visit Ahmedabad plane crash site

NIA, other Central agencies visit Ahmedabad plane crash site

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DGCA (Directorate General of Civil Aviation) orders enhanced safety inspection on Boeing 787-8/9 fleet of Air India

DGCA (Directorate General of Civil Aviation) orders enhanced safety inspection on Boeing 787-8/9 fleet of Air India

17:27 (IST) 13 Jun 2025
UK envoy Cameron meets PM Modi, says "UK and India working together to establish facts"

UK envoy Cameron meets PM Modi, says "UK and India working together to establish facts"

17:16 (IST) 13 Jun 2025
UK Envoy Meets PM Modi, Offers Condolences After Tragic Ahmedabad Incident; Assures Support for Affected British Nationals

UK Envoy Meets PM Modi, Offers Condolences After Tragic Ahmedabad Incident; Assures Support for Affected British Nationals

16:41 (IST) 13 Jun 2025
Resident Doctor Survives Intense Fire by Jumping from Balcony, Says Had to Leave Without Essentials

Resident Doctor Survives Intense Fire by Jumping from Balcony, Says Had to Leave Without Essentials

#watch | Ahmedabad | Second-year resident doctor, Dr Tarun, says, "The fire was very intense. It was not possible to get out of my flat, so I jumped from the balcony. That's how I survived. We are not going home right now. We will go wherever we get an accommodation... We did not… https://t.co/67gKQm7VyU pic.twitter.com/r8TcWY0s9r— ANI (@ANI) June 13, 2025
16:39 (IST) 13 Jun 2025
Union Minister and BJP national president JP Nadda condoles the demise of former Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani

Union Minister and BJP national president JP Nadda condoles the demise of former Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani

14:41 (IST) 13 Jun 2025
PM Modi Meets Survivors of Ahmedabad Plane Crash, Assures Support and Prayers for Recovery

PM Modi Meets Survivors of Ahmedabad Plane Crash, Assures Support and Prayers for Recovery

13:44 (IST) 13 Jun 2025
Gujarat ATS recovered the DVR or Black Box of flight AI-171

Gujarat ATS recovered the DVR or Black Box of flight AI-171

13:39 (IST) 13 Jun 2025
'It is a matter of enquiry,' Says TMC MP Shatrughan Sinha

'It is a matter of enquiry,' Says TMC MP Shatrughan Sinha

13:32 (IST) 13 Jun 2025
'Vijay Rupani was one of the capable Chief Ministers of Gujarat' Says JDU leader KC Tyagi

'Vijay Rupani was one of the capable Chief Ministers of Gujarat' Says JDU leader KC Tyagi

12:31 (IST) 13 Jun 2025
‘There May Be Two To Three Causes:’ Commercial Pilot Arindam Dutta Weighs In On AI-171 Crash

A serving commercial pilot, Arindam Dutta said, "Until the black box is recovered and investigated, I can't give you the exact details. It came to our knowledge that after takeoff, the landing gear was still down; it should have been up after 50 to 60 feet, and then it sank within 30 to 40 seconds. With a huge amount of fuel, at least 90-100 tons of fuel, that's aviation gasoline - it's highly inflammable in nature, and with a small spark, it will just be like a bomb... The safety audit will give us the proper reason. There may be two to three causes: mechanical, human error, or weather. During takeoff and landing, these two segments are very vital. In those 30 seconds, the captain gave a mayday call, so something was going on in the cockpit, and during that period, he had the guts to give a call..." |

12:22 (IST) 13 Jun 2025
'She Wanted To Study In London’: Relative Of A Deceased Passenger Shares Ordeal

Relative of a deceased passenger of AI-171 plane crash, Suresh Khatik told ANI, "...After completing her college, she used to stay with us. Then she wanted to study in London. We took out loans to support her education there...My DNA sample has been taken..."

12:15 (IST) 13 Jun 2025
EAM S Jaishankar Engages With UK, Portugal, Canada Officials, Offers Support

External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar wrote on X, "In touch with UK's Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affair, David Lammy, Foreign Minister of Portugal, Paulo Rangel, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Canada, Anita Anand, regarding the Ahmedabad plane crash. Expressed our profound condolences and offered fullest support in this hour of grief."

11:37 (IST) 13 Jun 2025
‘Lost My Daughter, Her In-Law & Grandson':Grieving Relative Shares Heartbreak

Relative of three deceased passengers of AI-171, Manish told ANI, "My daughter, her 15-month-old son and her mother-in-law were in the flight. My son is giving the DNA sample here at the hospital..."

11:33 (IST) 13 Jun 2025
‘Highly Shocking’: CPI(M) Leader MA Baby Reacts To Ahmedabad Plane Crash

CPI(M) general secretary MA Baby said, "What has happened in Ahmedabad is highly shocking. On behalf of CPIM, I convey my heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family. I would also like to request that the government of India ensure a thorough inquiry..."

11:18 (IST) 13 Jun 2025
DNA Sampling Underway To Identify Deceased AI-171 Passengers

DNA sampling for identification of deceased passengers underway at the civil hospital in Ahmedabad.

11:17 (IST) 13 Jun 2025
Who Is Ramesh Vishwas Kumar? Lone Survivor In Ahmedabad Plane Crash That Killed 241

The tragic Air India flight crash in Ahmedabad on Thursday claimed the lives of 241 people, including passengers and crew members. Out of 242 onboard, only one person survived the fateful incident. The London-bound flight AI-171, carrying 230 passengers and 12 crew members, took off at 1:17 PM but began descending minutes later. The aircraft crashed into the BJ Medical College and Hospital, causing further casualties on the ground. Air India confirmed the death toll, with only one person surviving the crash. The lone survivor and several injured individuals, including MBBS students, are currently receiving treatment at Civil Hospital, Ahmedabad.

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11:16 (IST) 13 Jun 2025
Why Do Flyers Hate Seat 11A? Did It Save Ahmedabad Plane Crash Survivor Vishwas Kumar Ramesh’s Life?

Vishwas Kumar Ramesh, a name that has gained formidable lime light being the lone survivor out of the Ahmedabad plane crash, sat on the seat 11A. The seat probably played a big role in saving his life and just might now become the go to choice for flyers, But as per a slew of forum posts and media reports it has been established that such seats are often not the first choice for travelers. The reason behind the reluctance to choose 11 A is that such seats place the flyers in the middle of the plane.  But what often remains to be the last choice for flyers probably ended up saving Vishwas’s life. There has been no confirmation about the reason behind the crash, investigations are going on. 

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11:11 (IST) 13 Jun 2025
‘His Memories Will Always Stay With Us’: Vijay Rupani’s Neighbour Remembers Him

Former Gujarat CM and BJP leader Vijay Rupani's neighbour and family doctor, Dr Nayan Shah, told ANI, "We have been neighbours for 35 years. His memories will always stay with us. Be it good or bad times, we stayed together...We used to celebrate all the festivals together..."

11:04 (IST) 13 Jun 2025
PM Modi Holds Review Meeting At Airport

Prime Minister Narendra Modi holds a review meeting with the officials at the airport in Ahmedabad in the wake of yesterday's crash.

10:46 (IST) 13 Jun 2025
'Scene of Devastation Is Saddening': PM Modi After Visiting Site

PM Modi tweets, "Visited the crash site in Ahmedabad today. The scene of devastation is saddening. Met officials and teams working tirelessly in the aftermath. Our thoughts remain with those who lost their loved ones in this unimaginable tragedy."

PM Modi tweets, "Visited the crash site in Ahmedabad today. The scene of devastation is saddening. Met officials and teams working tirelessly in the aftermath. Our thoughts remain with those who lost their loved ones in this unimaginable tragedy."#airindiaplanecrash ( Source:… pic.twitter.com/U0wFGXMoaf— ANI (@ANI) June 13, 2025
10:44 (IST) 13 Jun 2025
PM Modi Says Nation Mourns An Irreplaceable Loss

PM Modi says, "We are all devastated by the air tragedy in Ahmedabad. The loss of so many lives in such a sudden and heartbreaking manner is beyond words. Condolences to all the bereaved families. We understand their pain and also know that the void left behind will be felt for years to come. Om Shanti."

10:40 (IST) 13 Jun 2025
Local Resident Recalls Rescuing Victims Amid Smoke And Chaos

A local who resides near the AI-171 crash site told ANI, "I entered the garden and saw thick smoke coming out (from the building)...I called my friends, around 15-20 of them came. I told them the plane has crashed...Whoever we rescued was alive, but two people died on their way to the hospital. Till I was there, 4 people were rescued...My other friends rescued around 20-25 students. We recovered eight cylinders. My home is 100m away from this place..."

10:25 (IST) 13 Jun 2025
Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami Observes 2-Minute Silence For AI-171 Crash Victims

Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami observes a 2-minute silence for those who lost their lives in the tragic AI-171 plane crash in Ahmedabad.

10:22 (IST) 13 Jun 2025
Ahmedabad Plane Crash Live: PM Modi Meets Lone Survivor Ramesh Vishwas Kumar

Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets the lone survivor of yesterday's plane crash.

10:11 (IST) 13 Jun 2025
AI-171 Wreckage Hangs From BJ Medical College After Deadly Crash In Ahmedabad

The wreckage of the AI-171 plane hangs from BJ Medical College's building, which it crashed into soon after take-off from Ahmedabad airport yesterday PM Modi visited the plane crash site today to assess the ground situation.

09:58 (IST) 13 Jun 2025
Photos Of PM Modi Assessing The Situation At AI-171 Crash Site

09:45 (IST) 13 Jun 2025
NDRF Deploys Six Teams At AI-171 Crash Site, Coordinating With State And Central Forces

At AI-171 plane crash site, NDRF's Hariom Gandhi, says, "6 NDRF teams are at the site, they are working along with the state and central teams (agencies)."

09:38 (IST) 13 Jun 2025
M Modi Leaves From Civil Hospital After Meeting Injured Victims

PM Modi leaves from Ahmedabad Civil Hospital after meeting the plane crash victims.

09:26 (IST) 13 Jun 2025
PM Modi Visits Ahmedabad Civil Hospital To Meet Injured

PM Modi visits Ahmedabad Civil Hospital to meet those injured in AI-171 plane crash.

09:24 (IST) 13 Jun 2025
Police Offer Support To Families At Civil Hospital In Ahmedabad

Visuals from Civil Hospital where police serve refreshments to the families of those affected in the AI-171 flight crash in Ahmedabad.

09:22 (IST) 13 Jun 2025
PM Modi Arrives At Ahmedabad Hospital To Meet Injured

PM Modi arrives at Ahmedabad Civil Hospital to meet those injured in AI-171 plane crash.

Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel, Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu, Union MoS Murlidhar Mohol and State Home Minister Harsh Sanghavi are also present

#watch | PM Modi arrives at Ahmedabad Civil Hospital to meet those injured in AI-171 plane crash pic.twitter.com/Rj1y7U916f— ANI (@ANI) June 13, 2025
09:19 (IST) 13 Jun 2025
PM Modi Leave From AI-171 Crash Site After Assessing Situation

PM Modi leaves from the plane crash site after assessing the ground situation.

09:08 (IST) 13 Jun 2025
Mumbai-London Air India Flight AIC129 Diverts Back To India

According to FlightRadar24, Air India flight AIC129, which took off this morning from Mumbai bound for London, is now returning to India.

The reason for the return is not yet known. What exactly happened remains unclear.

09:05 (IST) 13 Jun 2025
PM Modi Visits AI-171 Crash Site

PM Modi visits the site of AI-171 flight crash in Ahmedabad.

09:00 (IST) 13 Jun 2025
PM Modi’s Cavalcade Arrives At AI-171 Crash Site

PM Modi's cavalcade has arrived at the site of the AI-171 flight crash that claimed the lives of 241 people, including 12 crew members onboard.

08:42 (IST) 13 Jun 2025
PM Modi Arrives In Ahmedabad

PM Modi has arrived in Ahmedabad, in the wake of the deadly AI-171 flight crash that claimed the lives of 241 people, including 12 crew members, onboard.

08:20 (IST) 13 Jun 2025
Air India Sets Up Support Centres For Families of AI-171 Victims In Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Delhi And Gatwick

Air India has set up Friends & Relatives Assistance Centres at Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Delhi and Gatwick airports to provide support and take care of the needs of the families and loved ones of those on flight AI171. These centres are facilitating the travel of family members to Ahmedabad. Dedicated passenger hotline number for those calling from within India: 1800 5691 444; and those calling from outside India: +91 8062779200. Regular updates will continue on Air India’s X handle (https://x.com/airindia) and on http://airindia.com as further information comes to hand: Air India.

08:19 (IST) 13 Jun 2025
We Cannot Give Any Numbers Until The Site Is Completely Cleared: NDRF's Hariom Gandhi

At AI-171 plane crash site, NDRF's Hariom Gandhi, told ANI, " Our six teams are working on the ground. We cannot give any numbers until the site is completely cleared."

08:15 (IST) 13 Jun 2025
Does Life Have No Value? Local At Ahmedabad Civil Hospital Calls For Thorough Investigation

A local at Ahmedabad Civil Hospital said, "There should be a thorough investigation into how this incident happened. Does life have no value?? It is Air India's responsibility to take action."

08:13 (IST) 13 Jun 2025
Union Minister CR Paatil Arrives At Ahmedabad airport

Union Minister CR Paatil arrived at the domestic terminal of Ahmedabad airport.

08:11 (IST) 13 Jun 2025
Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu Arrives At Ahmedabad Airport

Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu arrived at the domestic terminal of Ahmedabad airport.

08:10 (IST) 13 Jun 2025
Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel Arrives At Ahmedabad Airport

Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel arrives at the domestic terminal of Ahmedabad airport.

08:00 (IST) 13 Jun 2025
'Deeply Pained by the Tragedy': Mukesh Ambani Extends Condolences After Ahmedabad Plane Crash

Nita and I, along with the entire Reliance family, are deeply pained and anguished by the grave loss of life caused by the tragic plane crash in Ahmedabad. We extend our sincere and heartfelt condolences to all those affected by this tragic incident. In this hour of grief, Reliance extends its full and unwavering support to the ongoing relief efforts and stands ready to assist in every possible way. We pray that all those impacted find the strength and solace to cope with their unimaginable loss: Mukesh Ambani, Chairman & Managing Director, Reliance Industries Limited.

07:51 (IST) 13 Jun 2025
BJP Leader Vijay Rupani’s Wife Anjali Rupani Arrives In Ahmedabad

Anjali Rupani, BJP leader Vijay Rupani's wife, arrives in Ahmedabad, received by Gujarat Home Minister Harsh Sanghvi BJP leader Vijay Rupani died in the Air India AI-171 plane crash yesterday.

07:37 (IST) 13 Jun 2025
'It Felt Like An Earthquake:' Local Recalls Terrifying Moments Of AI-171 Crash

"When the crash happened, it felt like an earthquake. Immediately, we rushed to the site. After hearing the loud sound from the crash, the public gathered nearby," says a local who resides in a housing colony near the AI-171 crash site.

First published on: Jun 12, 2025 02:22 PM IST


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