Moments after takeoff, the pilot of the Air India flight issued a Mayday alert to Ahmedabad air traffic control. Air India set up passenger hotline number 1800 5691 444 to provide more information regarding the incident. UK's King Charles stated he is "desperatley shocked by the terrible events in Ahmedabad, India." NEW DELHI: An Air India flight crashed on Thursday shortly after takeoff from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad. "Air India B787 Aircraft VT-ANB, while operating flight AI-171 from (Ahmedabad to Gatwick) has crashed immediately after takeoff from Ahmedabad.

Source: The Times June 12, 2025 15:27 UTC