India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, AI 171 flight from Ahmed Abad to London Gatwick, with 232 passengers and 12 crews on the plane, crashed into a residential area at 13:38 today, which represents the first fatal accident involving Dreamliner.
The plane lost the VT-Anb, its height shortly after taking off, and released an early day before going down quickly from about 625 feet to the Meghani Nagar area, causing a huge fire ball and visible black smoke across the city.
Emergency services responded immediately, as seven fire engines, ambulances, and national disaster response force teams were deployed. The Minister of Aviation in the Federation, Ram, Mohan Naido Kinsenarabo, and the Minister of Interior, Amit Shah, mobilized the central agencies to assist the local authorities.
Kingsu, Ram, addressed the incident, saying that he was “shocked and destroyed.”
“We are at a higher alert. I personally watch the situation and face all the airlines and respond to emergency to take a quick and coordinated action. Rescue teams have been mobilized, and all efforts made to ensure medical assistance and support relief to the site.
The General Directorate of Civil Aviation (DGCA) launched an investigation, with preliminary reports indicating that the accident occurred within five minutes of departure.
“With deep sadness, I confirm that Hindi Air 171 runs Ahmed Abad London Gatwick that participated in a tragic accident today,” says Air India, Chairman of the Air India, says Nataragan Chandrasikran.
He says: “Our thoughts and deepest condolences with families and loved ones from all those affected by this devastating event.” “At this moment, our primary focus focuses on supporting all affected people and their families. We are doing everything we can to help respond to emergency situations on the site and provide all necessary support and care for those affected.
“Additional updates will be shared with more verified information. The emergency center has been activated and the support team has been prepared for families looking for information.”
A spokesman for Sardar Airport, Vallahai Patel International in Ahmedabad, confirmed that the airport is not currently working, while suspending all flights until further notice.
According to the aviation safety database, this is the first fatal accident that includes the Boeing 787 Dreamliner.
(This is a developing story)
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