Onboard were 242 passengers and 12 crew members (total occupancy: 254) .
While rescue efforts are ongoing, official confirmation on casualties or survivors is not yet available. Visuals show severe fire and damage .
The DGCA (Civil Aviation Authority) and Air India have launched an official investigation, with the AAIB (Accident Investigation Bureau) also involved .
Among those on board was Vijay Rupani, former Chief Minister of Gujarat .
This is the first-ever hull loss of a Boeing 787 aircraft and marks a major aviation disaster for both Air India and the aircraft type .
What’s happening now:
Emergency teams — including NDRF, firefighters, and medical units — are active at the crash site .
The airport remains closed until further notice; flights diverted or delayed .
Government officials — Prime Minister Modi, Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu, Home Minister Amit Shah, and Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel — are coordinating relief efforts .
Boeing’s stock dropped significantly after the crash — early trading showed a fall of around **7%** .
Summary Table:
Detail Info
Date & Time June 12, 2025, approx. 1:38 PM IST
Plane Boeing 787‑8 Dreamliner (VT‑ANB)
Flight AI 171 Ahmedabad → London Gatwick
Onboard 242 passengers, 12 crew (total 254)
Crash Site Meghani Nagar residential area
Status Rescue & investigation underway
Casualties Not yet confirmed
Notable First hull loss of a 787; former CM Rupani onboard.
