Ahmedabad, 12 June : A London-bound Air India flight, AI171, encountered an accident shortly after taking off from Ahmedabad. The incident occurred after the aircraft departed at 1:38 PM, en route to London Gatwick.
Onboard the Boeing 787-8 were 242 individuals, including crew members. Among the passengers were 169 Indian nationals, 53 citizens from the UK, seven from Portugal, and one Canadian traveler.
Air India confirmed the incident via a statement on X , assuring that the injured are being transported to nearby hospitals for treatment.
The airline has launched a dedicated helpline at 1800 5691 444 to assist passengers’ families with updates and support. Air India further stated it is fully cooperating with authorities to determine the cause of the accident.
An investigation is currently underway to uncover the reasons behind the mishap.