A London-bound Flight AI171, operating Ahmedabad-London Gatwick, has crashed shortly after take-off in Ahmedabad, India. The plane is understood to have been carrying more than 200 passengers.

Ahmedabad, India (June 12, 2025)

A passenger aircraft Flight AI171 bound for London Gatwick crashed shortly after take off in Ahmedabad, India, with 242 people on board, according to initial reports. The flight, operated by [Airline Name, if available], departed from [Airport Name] but encountered difficulties moments after becoming airborne.

An Air India plane crash death toll update has been issued with 'at least 110 passengers dead'. Times NOW, India's most watched English news channel, says 110 have been confirmed dead.

" From the information available, it seems the plane's captain knew he was going to crash and had declared a Mayday call: Capt Meenu Wadia, Founder President of Federation of Indian Pilots, shares his views with @Swatij14," it says in a post on X, which was formerly Twitter.

Eyewitnesses reported seeing the plane engulfed in flames before crashing near [specific location]. Emergency teams rushed to the site, but poor visibility/terrain hampered efforts.

Statements:

Aviation Authority: "We are prioritizing rescue and recovery."

Government Official: [Condolences/assurances of probe.]

This marks one of India’s deadliest aviation disasters in recent years. Updates expected as investigations progress.

(UK News, London)