Airplane crash in Ahmedabad: 241 dead and only a survivor!

Airplane crash in Ahmedabad: 241 dead and only a survivor!

Ahmedabad, Indien - On June 12, 2025, a tragic plane crash in Ahmedabad, India, occurred. A plane from Air India , which was on the way to London-Gatwick. The machine was occupied by 242 people, including 230 passengers and 12 crew members. The tragedy occurred in a residential area when the Boeing 787 Dreamliner fell into a dormitory for doctors and medical students. Over 200 people lost their lives, 241 fatalities are officially recorded. Only a survivor was recovered from the rubble and is currently in the hospital.

Civil aviation history has repeatedly recorded tragic losses, and according to data from Statista India with a high number Aircraft gaps. This incident could be one of the most devastating in aviation history, as US President Donald Trump emphasized and offered help. In view of this tragedy, Tata Group, the parent company of Air India, has announced that it will provide the bereaved financial support of one million rupees.

Investigations and causes research

The exact causes of the crash are currently unclear, but the main focus is on the evaluation of the flight writer, which was recovered after the accident. The aviation expert Heinrich GroßbonGardt expresses that this data is crucial for the Enlightenment and emphasizes that it is still too early for speculation. The first reports indicate that a "Mayday" call was discontinued before the crash, while the plane reached a height of 625 feet (190 meters) before it crashed at a speed of 475 feet per minute. TV stations report that the Indian authorities collect DNA samples from relatives to identify the victims.

The Tata Group has invested in the airline, which has led to an improvement in quality and has made it possible to membership in the Star Alliance. Natarajan Chandrasecaran, a representative of the company, described the incident as a "tragic accident" and assured that the support of the people and families affected had a central priority. The investigation is also supported by the aviation authorities of the United States and Great Britain.

The airport in Ahmedabad was temporarily closed after the incident, but the company was quickly resumed. This tragedy represents a painful memory that there are considerable risks even in modern times of aviation, and it remains to be hoped that the explanations of the accident will soon bring clarity.