BREAKING NEWS ALERT: Raising serious questions about the company’s commitment to aviation safety, another Boeing aircraft has crashed in a devastating incident.
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An Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner carrying 242 people plunged into a residential area in Ahmedabad, India, just minutes after takeoff on its journey to London.
The disaster marks the first-ever crash of Boeing’s troubled Dreamliner model, adding to the American manufacturer’s mounting safety concerns.
The ill-fated Flight AI171, bound for London Gatwick, crashed in the Meghaninagar area of Ahmedabad.
The aircraft made a desperate mayday call shortly after becoming airborne but went silent seconds later.
The last signal from the aircraft was received at just 625 feet altitude, indicating the plane never achieved proper flying height.
The passenger manifest revealed 169 Indian nationals, 53 British citizens, 7 Portuguese, and 1 Canadian were aboard.
Eyewitness videos captured a massive fireball and thick black smoke rising from the crash site, where the aircraft slammed into a doctors’ hostel in the densely populated area.
Weather conditions were stable and clear at the time of the crash, ruling out environmental factors as an immediate cause.
The captain had 8,200 hours of flying experience while the copilot had logged 1,100 hours, suggesting the crew was qualified.
This tragedy raises questions about whether mechanical failure, possibly related to Boeing’s manufacturing practices, might be responsible.
All flights at Ahmedabad Airport have been suspended as emergency teams work at the crash site.
Air India, recently acquired by India’s Tata Group, has established an emergency center for families seeking information about their loved ones.
The crash marks a devastating setback for the airline as it attempted to rebuild its reputation following years of mismanagement.
Boeing officials released a brief statement acknowledging awareness of the incident and claiming they are “gathering more information.”
This response comes after years of quality control problems and safety scandals that have plagued the American aerospace giant.
These include the 737 MAX disasters and more recent issues with loose bolts and manufacturing defects.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed condolences for the victims, while the UK Foreign Office stated it is working with local authorities to provide support to British nationals involved.
The crash represents the first major disaster involving the Boeing 787 Dreamliner, a model that previously experienced battery fires and other technical issues that temporarily grounded the fleet worldwide in 2013.
As recovery operations continue, many are asking what could have been done to prevent this tragedy.
The plane crashed directly on the BJ Medical College UG hostel mess in Meghani Nagar.
Many MBBS students have lost their lives. This is one of the most heartbreaking tragedies the city has seen. đź’”#Ahmedabad #BJMedicalCollege #PlaneCrash #AhmedabadPlanecrash pic.twitter.com/PJuoIcHSVk
— News18 (@CNNnews18) June 12, 2025
