Air India Plane Crash Kills 317 People: "One Survivor Found in Seat 11A" (VIDEO)
At least 317 people were killed in the crash of an Air India plane, which went down just minutes after takeoff from Ahmedabad Airport, local police reported, according to "The New Indian Express."
The plane was carrying 230 passengers and 12 crew members. Only one passenger survived, while 75 people died in the buildings struck by the Boeing 787-8.
Of the 230 passengers, there were 169 citizens of India, 53 from the United Kingdom, seven from Portugal, and one Canadian. Fourteen children were killed, including two infants.
"Police found one surviving passenger in seat 11A. The survivor is in the hospital and undergoing treatment. We can't confirm the number of deaths yet. The toll may rise because the plane crashed in a residential area," said Police Chief Sing Malik, according to ANI, reported by Index.
Earlier, he stated that "there appear to be no survivors in the crash."
He added that since the plane crashed in a residential zone, "some locals were also killed."
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"The exact death toll is still being determined," he said.
More than 100 bodies, most severely charred, were taken to the local state hospital for autopsy, police reported.
Parts of the aircraft were scattered across the building it crashed into, according to photos and videos from the scene. The tail of the plane was lodged on the roof of the building.
Malik stated that 41 people were injured and all are receiving medical attention.
"Flight AI171, operating from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick, was involved in the incident on June 12, 2025," Air India stated.
In a statement issued shortly after, London Gatwick Airport confirmed that Flight AI171 crashed on takeoff from Ahmedabad. It was scheduled to land at Gatwick at 6:25 PM local time (1:25 PM Eastern Time).
All flights from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad have been suspended until further notice following the incident, according to an airport spokesperson.
BREAKING: Passenger plane with over 100 on board crashes near Ahmedabad, India. pic.twitter.com/uLkISPpQTX — Clash Report (@clashreport) June 12, 2025
"Passengers are advised to check with their airlines for the latest updates before heading to the airport. Please cooperate and be patient while authorities manage this evolving situation," the spokesperson said.
India’s Minister of Civil Aviation, Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu, said he was "shocked and devastated" upon learning about the crash.
According to India Today, the Air India plane bound for London crashed shortly after takeoff near Ahmedabad airport.
The Guardian reports that India’s Civil Aviation Minister, Murlidhar Mohol, stated there were reports of 105 fatalities after the plane took off from Ahmedabad en route to Gatwick.
Rescue workers reported that more people are trapped inside.
"Many people" died in the plane crash in the Indian city of Ahmedabad, said the country’s Health Minister.
The tragedy in Ahmedabad has stunned and saddened us. It is heartbreaking beyond words. In this sad hour, my thoughts are with everyone affected by it. Have been in touch with Ministers and authorities who are working to assist those affected. — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 12, 2025
In an earlier statement, Air India said that the injured were taken to nearby hospitals.
Emergency services responded immediately to the crash site, including seven fire trucks.
Numerous videos accessed by India Today showed the scale of the horrific disaster, with one particular video capturing the moment the plane crashed and turned into a fireball.
Based on footage, the plane hit a building. Reuters reported that the building was a medical hostel. "The building it crashed into is a doctors’ hostel... we have cleared about 70 to 80 percent of the area and will soon clear the rest," a senior police official told reporters.
"There were 242 people on the plane, including 2 pilots and 10 cabin crew members. The aircraft was commanded by Captain Sumit Sabharwal with First Officer Clive Kundra. Captain Sumit Sabharwal was a lieutenant colonel with 8,200 flight hours. The co-pilot had 1,100 hours of flying experience. According to air traffic control, the plane took off from runway 23 at 13:39 from Ahmedabad. It issued a distress call to air traffic control but did not respond afterward. The plane crashed immediately after takeoff outside the airport perimeter. Thick black smoke was seen rising from the crash site," stated the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA).
BREAKING: Footage shows plane with at least 242 people crashing near Ahmedabad, India. pic.twitter.com/3yfV2khfxU — Clash Report (@clashreport) June 12, 2025
