AHMEDABAD - Air India said on Thursday one of its aircraft, operating from the Indian city of Ahmedabad to London Gatwick, had been "involved in an incident".
"Flight AI171, operating Ahmedabad-London Gatwick, was involved in an incident today, 12 June 2025," an Air India spokesperson said in a statement on X. "At this moment, we are ascertaining the details and will share further updates at the earliest."
Flight AI171 is listed as a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, which can hold more than 200 passengers.
Fire service officials told AFP that an aircraft had crashed, without giving further details, and thick plumes of black smoke were seen over the city's airport, an AFP reporter said.
India's aviation minister said he was "shocked and devastated" at an aircraft crash in the city of Ahmedabad, saying his "thoughts and prayers are with all those on board and their families".
"I am personally monitoring the situation and have directed all aviation and emergency response agencies to take swift and coordinated action," Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu said in a statement.
"Rescue teams have been mobilised, and all efforts are being made to ensure medical aid and relief support are being rushed to the site," he added. "My thoughts and prayers are with all those on board and their families."
Caught On Cam: Passenger plane crashes near Ahmedabad Airport.#PlaneCrash #Gujarat #Ahmedabad #ViralVideo pic.twitter.com/EkitM2Eg9Y
— TIMES NOW (@TimesNow) June 12, 2025
This is Ahmedabad’s largest crash. And the largest crash in India in a decade.
This is also the first 787 hull loss.
Boundary wall has collapsed. The tail of the aircraft is on a building nearby. @airindia pic.twitter.com/F4zTu0LM78— Hirav (@hiravaero) June 12, 2025