Air India has confirmed that 241 people have died in the tragic crash of Flight AI-171, a Boeing 787 Dreamliner, which took off from Ahmedabad on June 12, 2025.

The aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff, marking one of the deadliest aviation disasters in Indian history, with only one survivor reported.

Key Points:

• Air India Flight AI-171, carrying 242 individuals, crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad en route to London Gatwick.
• The airline confirmed 241 onboard fatalities, with the lone survivor being Vishwash Kumar Ramesh, a British national of Indian origin.
• The aircraft struck a nearby medical college hostel, causing additional fatalities and injuries on the ground.
• Investigators have recovered the flight’s black box, and a multi-agency probe has been launched, including experts from India, the UK, and the US.
• This incident marks the first-ever fatal crash involving a Boeing 787 Dreamliner, prompting nationwide inspections of the aircraft model.