What Could Have Caused the Deadly Ahmedabad Air India Plane Crash?

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Friday, 13 June 2025 (10:47 IST)
On June 12, 2025, Air India flight AI-171, a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, crashed soon after takeoff from Ahmedabad, on its way to London. At least 290 people, including 241 aboard, in the deadly plane crash.

What happened

The aircraft took off from Runway 23 of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport at around 1:38 PM IST. Shortly after, the pilots sent a “MAYDAY” distress call and communication with Air Traffic Control stopped. The plane failed to gain height properly, struggled in the air, and crashed within minutes into the medical college hostel near the airport perimeter.

Possible reasons
 
While these are early suspicions, the final cause will be confirmed after full analysis of the black boxes and investigations.

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