A Dark Day in the Skies: Ahmedabad Plane Crash – Heartfelt Condolences
A Tragedy Unfolds On June 12, 2025 , Air India Flight AI171, a Boeing 787‑8 with 242 occupants , departed from Ahmedabad at 1:38 PM IST en route to London. Just minutes later, the aircraft suffered a catastrophic loss of thrust, crashed into the B.J. Medical College hostel near the airport, and erupted in flames. Of the 242 onboard, 241 lost their lives , and 41+ people on the ground were also killed; only one passenger survived —a British‑Indian man in seat 11A thetimes.co.uk +15 apnews.com +15 republicworld.com +15 . Authorities have recovered both black boxes and are now conducting an in-depth investigation; initial data points to simultaneous engine power loss news.com.au +4 indiatoday.in +4 apnews.com +4 . Names to Remember Among the victims was former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani , confirmed through DNA testing republicworld.com +3 news.com.au +3 timesofindia.indiatimes.com +3 . All over India and abroad, communities are still grappling with grief as rescue teams ...