Shattered, this family from Bapunagar in Ahmedabad sits in the designated area, their faces hollow with grief. They lost their sister and husband in Thursday's flight crash. Police say most bodies are charred beyond recognition and DNA tests are being conducted.
Air India plane crash LIVE: Black box found; DGCA orders safety audit for Dreamliner fleet
PM Narendra Modi visits Ahmedabad, holds review meetings with top officials of the Gujarat government
Aviation watchdog DGCA on Friday (June 13) ordered enhanced safety inspection of Air India's Boeing 787 Dreamliner fleet powered by GEnx engines, a day after 241 people onboard died in the plane crash in Ahmedabad.
The enhanced DGCA inspection will include checks of various systems and a review of take-off parameters of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft of Air India, owned by the Tata Group.
Air India's fleet includes 26 Boeing 787-8 aircraft and 7 Boeing 787-9 planes.
PM's review meet
Earlier today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a review meeting in Ahmedabad with top officials of the Gujarat government after visiting the site of the Air India plane crash.
During the meeting, PM Modi was briefed about the series of events that unfolded after the plane crash in which 265 people lost their lives on Thursday, and he also gave instructions to officials. He visited the crash site and city civil hospital earlier in the day.
“We are all devastated by the air tragedy in Ahmedabad. The loss of so many lives in such a sudden and heart-breaking manner is beyond words. Condolences to all the bereaved families. We understand their pain and also know that the void left behind will be felt for years to come. Om Shanti,” Modi said in a post on X.
Modi also met the family of former Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani and offered his condolences. The former CM died in the flight crash.
Read updates here.
Live Updates
- 12 Jun 2025 3:20 PM IST
Flight operations halted at Ahmadabad Airport
All flight operations have been temporarily suspended at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport here following the crash of an Air India flight to London. Flight AI 171 from Ahmedabad to London, Gatwick, on Thursday, was involved in a crash shortly after takeoff, outside the airport.
"As a result, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, Ahmedabad, is currently not operational. All flight operations are temporarily suspended until further notice," a spokesperson of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport said in a statement. The airport has advised passengers to check with their respective airlines for the latest updates before proceeding to the airport.
"We request your cooperation and patience as authorities manage this evolving situation. Further updates will be provided as soon as available," the spokesperson added.
According to DGCA, there were 232 passengers and 10 crew members on board the Air India plane that crashed in a residential area near Ahmedabad airport. PTI
- 12 Jun 2025 3:19 PM IST
Ahemedabad plane crash: A person named Vijay Rupani was on board
The passenger list of the Air India flight that crashed near the Ahemedabad Airport confirms that a person named Vijay Rupani was on board.
- 12 Jun 2025 3:16 PM IST
Ahmedabad plane crash: PM Modi speaks to Civil Aviation Minister
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has spoken to the Union Civil Aviation Minister Rammohan Naidu. The PM was brief by the minister about the Air India flight crash in Ahmadabad. He told the PM that he was rushing to Ahmadabad to oversee search and rescue operations.The PM has directed the minister to ensure that all necessary support is extended and to keep him updated about the situation.
- 12 Jun 2025 3:10 PM IST
Ahemedabad plane crash: Pilot had 8200 hours of experience
The aircraft was commanded by Capt Sumeet Sabharwal with First Officer Clive Kundar. While Capt Sumeet Sabharwal has 8200 hours of experience, his co-pilot had 1100 hours of flying experience, according to media reports.
- 12 Jun 2025 2:59 PM IST
ATC received MAYDAY call from the aircraft
According to the ATC, the aircraft departed from Ahmadabad at 1339 IST (0809 UTC) from runway 23. It gave a MAYDAY Call to ATC, but thereafter no response was given by the aircraft to the calls made by ATC.
Sources said that immediately after departure from Runway 23, the aircraft fell on ground outside the airport perimeter. Heavy black smoke was seen coming from the accident site.
- 12 Jun 2025 2:57 PM IST
DGCA confirms Ahmadabad plane crash, starts probe
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has acknowledged the incident and will be conducting a full investigation into the cause.
