Ahmedabad Air India Plane Crash: Check FULL List Of Passengers

AHMEDABAD: A major aviation tragedy struck Ahmedabad on Thursday, June 12, 2025, when Air India Flight AI171, a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, crashed just minutes after taking off from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport. The aircraft was en route to London Gatwick and was carrying 242 people, including former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani.

The flight took off at 1:38 PM from Runway 23. It issued a distress call shortly after takeoff, alerting air traffic control to a technical problem. Within minutes, the plane lost contact and crashed into the densely populated Meghani Nagar area, sending thick black smoke into the air and sparking panic across the city.

Passenger Manifest Released

Authorities have confirmed the identities of the passengers and crew onboard. The manifest lists 215 economy class and 15 business class passengers, along with 12 crew members. Most passengers were citizens of India, the UK, and Portugal. Tragically, many families, elderly individuals, and children were on the flight.

Some of the confirmed passengers include:

• Mrs. Amin A (Passport: GBR 575663312, Seat: 2H)

• Mr. Pramukh Inanda (Passport: IND Z7369421)

• Mr. Dilip Mahendrabhai Patel (Passport: IND Z3906675)

• Mr. Swapnil Soni (Passport: IND Z6712381)

• Mr. Vallabh Nagji Agheda (Passport: IND C9025946)

• Mr. Manish Babu (Passport: IND R8326463)

• Mr. Dhir Baxi (Passport: GBR 563474072)

• Ms. Deepanshi Bhadouriya (Passport: IND Z5948429)

• Mr. Kalyanigaurav Brahmbhatt (Passport: GBR 136898273)

• Mr. Faizan Rafik (Passport: IND T9788637)

All passengers had cleared security at Gate 02 before boarding the flight.

Technical Failure Suspected

Sources from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) say the aircraft issued a ‘MAYDAY’ call before crashing. It is suspected that the plane suffered a major technical malfunction shortly after takeoff. “The aircraft lost contact moments after sending the distress signal. It crashed outside the airport perimeter,” a DGCA official said.

Ongoing Rescue and Investigation

Rescue teams, firefighters, and ambulances rushed to the crash site in Meghani Nagar. The damage in the area is severe, and early reports suggest over 100 casualties. Emergency teams are still working to recover victims and provide medical aid to survivors.

Air India confirmed the incident on social media, stating: “Flight AI171, operating Ahmedabad–London Gatwick, was involved in an incident today, 12 June 2025. At this moment, we are ascertaining the details and will share further updates at the earliest.”

The flight was also operating under codeshare SQ4939 with Singapore Airlines.

Further updates on confirmed casualties and survivors are expected soon as investigations continue.