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 2:55 PM IST
Crash likely due to technical issue: Experts
According to security experts the air crash was more likely an outcome of a technical failure. Though the central agencies looking in to all angles. Sources said, the flight departed at 1:15 PM but crashed at 1:18 PM, reaching only 825 meters (2,700 feet) in altitude, below the expected 2,500 feet within 30-34 seconds.
- 12 Jun 2025 2:48 PM IST
Amit Shah speaks to Gujarat CM, assures support
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has spoken to Bhupendra Patel and Ahmadabad Police Commissioner. Shah has assured the Chief Minister of full assistance by the Centre.
- 12 Jun 2025 2:42 PM IST
Plane crashed during take off: Reports
Visuals aired by TV channels show that the aircraft crashed while taking off. Footage showed fire coming out of debris and thick black smoke rising into the sky near the airport
- 12 Jun 2025 2:39 PM IST
Aircraft was last seen at an altitude of 625 feet: Flightradar data
According to Flightradar playback data the aircraft was last seen at an altitude of 625 feet: Reports
- 12 Jun 2025 2:37 PM IST
Air India confirms that its Ahmedabad-London Gatwick has crashed
Air India confirms that flight AI171, operating Ahmedabad-London Gatwick, was involved in an incident today, 12 June
- 12 Jun 2025 2:34 PM IST
Type of aircraft yet to be determined: Ahmedabad police commissioner
Media reports quoting the Ahmedabad police commissioner, GS Malik said that the plane crashed in the Meghaninagar area near the airport adding it was not yet clear what type of aircraft it was.
