Miracle and Tragedy: The Air India Dreamliner Crash in Ahmedabad — Complete Timeline & Updates
1. Snapshot What happened: Air India Boeing 787‑8 Flight AI171, en route from Ahmedabad (AMD) to London Gatwick, crashed into the B.J. Medical College hostel in Meghani Nagar about 30 seconds after takeoff on June 12, 2025, at 13:38 IST Fatalities: 241 occupants onboard plus at least 28 on the ground—totaling at least 269 deaths Survivor: A sole survivor—British national Viswashkumar Ramesh , seated in exit row 11A—escaped with non-life-threatening injuries 2. The Crash Sequence After liftoff, the aircraft climbed to around 625 ft before rapidly descending and crashing within 33 seconds CCTV and witness videos show the jet suddenly plummeting, crashing into residential buildings, and erupting in flames. 3. Victims & Ground Impact Onboard: 230 passengers and 12 crew—including 169 Indian, 53 British, 7 Portuguese, and 1 Canadian nationals. On the ground: Over 28 killed and around 60 injured among hostel residents and me...