An Air India Boeing 787, carrying a total of 242 people, tragically crashed near Ahmedabad shortly after takeoff, sending shockwaves through India and the global aviation community. The pilot had issued a Mayday distress call moments before the accident, alerting Air Traffic Control (ATC) to a critical emergency onboard. Air India has officially confirmed the incident, and rescue and emergency operations are actively underway.
Ahmedabad Plane Crash: Pilot Issues Mayday Call Moments Before Impact
Ahmedabad authorities reported that the ill-fated flight, AI171, was en route to London Gatwick when the catastrophe occurred on Thursday afternoon. The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner had 230 passengers and 12 crew members onboard. Eyewitnesses near the Ghoda Camp area, close to Ahmedabad airport, saw the aircraft descend uncontrollably just minutes after its 1:10 PM departure, accompanied by thick smoke and a visible trail of flames.