Air India Flight AI 171 Crash: Full Analysis from Black Box, CCTV, Photographs, and Videography
On June 12, 2025, Air India flight AI171, a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner bound for London Gatwick, crashed moments after takeoff from Ahmedabad, resulting in one of the deadliest aviation disasters in recent Indian history. Of the 242 people on board, 241 lost their lives, with only one British national surviving the tragedy.
Crash Timeline & Immediate Events
The aircraft took off from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport at 1:38 PM IST.
Within a minute, the plane lost altitude and crashed into the hostel block of B.J. Medical College in the Meghani Nagar area, a densely populated residential zone.
CCTV footage and eyewitness videos captured the aircraft struggling to gain altitude, with landing gear down and nose raised, before descending rapidly and impacting the building.
Verified photographs and videos from the crash site showed the tail protruding from the building, separated wings, and large plumes of smoke as rescue teams worked to save lives.
Black Box & Investigation
The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) of India, with support from UK and US experts, has recovered the black box (flight data and cockpit voice recorders).
Initial analysis will focus on:
The mayday call issued by the crew seconds before the crash.
Flight data indicating the aircraft reached only 625 feet before signal loss.
Possible technical or procedural anomalies, as video analysis suggests the landing gear was down and flaps up at a critical flight phase, which is not standard procedure.
Weather was ruled out as a factor; visibility and winds were normal at the time.
CCTV, Photographs, and Videography Insights
CCTV footage from nearby buildings and airport facilities is crucial in reconstructing the plane’s final movements.
Photographs and videos show the immediate aftermath: fire, explosions, and rescue workers extracting survivors and victims.
Video evidence is being used to verify the sequence of events, the aircraft’s trajectory, and the impact zone.
Victims & Survivor
The crash claimed the lives of 241 people on board, including passengers from India, the UK, Portugal, and Canada, as well as at least 28 people on the ground.
The sole survivor, a British national seated at 11A near an emergency exit, is under treatment but stable.
Dozens of medical students in the hostel and other residents were injured, with many hospitalized.
Compensation & Response
Tata Group has announced ₹1 crore compensation for each victim’s family and support for the injured and affected community.
The government has formed a high-level committee for a thorough investigation and future aviation safety improvements.
Ongoing Investigation
The AAIB is analyzing black box data, ATC recordings, and all available CCTV and videography.
International agencies (UK AAIB, US NTSB) are assisting in the probe.
The crash is the first fatal hull loss for the Boeing 787 Dreamliner.
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