Air India flight AI171, a Boeing 787-8 carrying 242 people, crashed after taking off from Ahmedabad on its way to London.

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Seconds after the distress call, ATC responded but the plane had crashed by then, killing 241 people on board.

Air India plane crash investigators find the first of the "black boxes" from the Boeing 787-8 that slammed into buildings, killing all but one of the 242 people on board.

On June 12, as news emerged that an Air India flight bound for London crashed shortly after takeoff in Ahmedabad, India, a video ( archived) circulated online claiming to authentically show the final moments before the crash from inside the cabin.

More details about Air India flight crew’s final mayday call have come to light as crash investigators continue to gather evidence.

This video contains content some people might find distressing:: CCTV footage captures an Air India plane crash seconds after takeoff from Ahmedabad airport:: June 12, 2025:: Ahmedabad, IndiaReuters was able to confirm the location from the buildings,

The horrific plane crash near Ahmedabad has sent shockwaves across the globe. The tragedy claimed the lives of 241 people, with only one survivor. Several notable personalities have extended their condolences to the bereaved families.