The chairman of the aviation India N. Chandrasecaran issued a statement after the aircraft with 242 people aboard crashed minutes after takeoff on Thursday, June 12. The aircraft of the aviation India crashed just before Ahmedabad Airport in Gujarat and everyone was afraid of dead. Authorities did not confirm the number of victims in the accident of the aviation India.
Air India with more than 200 people on board travels to Gatwick Airport in London from Gujarat’s Ahmedabad. Ahmedabad Airport was closed and all flight operations were suspended.
In his first statement, Air India Chairman confirmed the AHMEDABAD-LONDON Air India 171 flight accident and said that the main focus on support and assistance to victims and their families remains in this hour.
“With deep grief, I confirm that the Air India Flight 171 runs Ahmedabad London Gatwick today. Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with families and loved ones who were affected by this devastating event,” Chandrasecaran said.
“At the moment, our primary focus is on the support of all affected people and their families. We do everything we do to help teams reaction to emergency situations and provide all necessary support and care to those who have been affected.”
Air India chairman said the emergency center was activated and a support team for families seeking information was established.
Air India also issued a statement after the tragic incident of the aviation India. In the paper on X, Air India said: “Flight AI171, operating Ahmedabad-London Gatwick, was now involved in the incident, 12 June 2025. We are currently finding out the details and share other updates first on our X handle (httpps: //x.com/Airindia).”
The General Directorate for Civil Aviation said the team was rushed to the investigation.
“On June 12, 2025, Air India B787 Aircraft VT-Anb, while the AI-171 Opening Flight from Ahmedabad to Gatwick, crashed immediately after takeoff from Ahmedabad. There were 242 people on board, consisting of 2 pilots and 10 on-board guides.”
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