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Ahmedabad Air India Plane Crash Live Updates: Air India Flight Number AI171, heading from Ahmedabad to London crashed soon after take off, falling in a residential area, hitting the mess of a medical college. A total of 242 passengers were aboard the aircraft
In a shocking development, an Air India aircraft heading from Ahmedabad in Gujarat to London in the United Kingdom crashed shortly after take-off from the height of 624 feet. There were 242 passengers onboard Flight AI171 including 2 pilots and 10 cabin crew.
The aircraft reportedly crashed in the Meghaninagar area near Ahmedabad airport. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation said that a team has been rushed to the spot for investigation. As per ATC, the aircraft took-off from Ahmedabad at 1339 IST from runway 23 and gave a Mayday call to ATC soon after. Heavy black smoke was seen coming from the accident site as seen in the video.
The Ministry of Civil Aviation also issued a helpline. “In light of the AI171 crash, an Operational Control Room has been activated at the Ministry of Civil Aviation to coordinate all details. Contact: 011-24610843 | 9650391859.
We are committed to swift response and full support to all affected,” said the MoCA
Air India B787 Aircraft VT-ANB, while operating flight AI-171 from Ahmedabad to Gatwick, crashed immediately after takeoff from Ahmedabad. The aircraft was under the command of Capt Sumeet Sabharwal with First Officer Clive Kundar. Capt Sumeet Sabharwal is an LTC with 8200 hours of experience.
The co-pilot had 1100 hours of flying experience. Air India has issued a hotline for the relatives of the passengers. “Of these, 169 are Indian nationals, 53 are British nationals, 1 Canadian national and 7 Portuguese nationals. The injured are being taken to the nearest hospitals.
We have also set up a dedicated passenger hotline number 1800 5691 444 to provide more information,” said Air India
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