In Memory of Air India Flight AI-171

Ahmedabad • June 12, 2025 • A Nation Mourns

🕯️ Honoring the Lives Lost

On June 12, 2025, Air India Flight AI‑171 tragically crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad, claiming the lives of 241 passengers and crew, and 28 civilians on the ground. This page is a humble tribute to their memory.

📌 Key Details

Flight: Air India AI-171

Aircraft: Boeing 787 Dreamliner

From: Ahmedabad (AMD)

To: London Gatwick (LGW)

Fatalities: 241 onboard, 28 on ground

Sole Survivor: Vishwash Kumar Ramesh (Seat 11A)

🕒 Timeline of the Incident

1:38 PM: Flight AI-171 takes off from Ahmedabad Airport.
1:39 PM: Reports of unusual engine sound.
1:40 PM: Flight loses altitude rapidly.
1:41 PM: Crashes into B.J. Medical College hostel block.

🌟 Survivor's Story

Among 242 souls onboard, only one—Vishwash Kumar Ramesh—survived. Seated near the emergency exit in 11A, he managed to escape moments before the aircraft exploded. His story of survival continues to inspire resilience and faith.