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June 12, 2025 at 11:41 AM
*TripCheers Insight: Air India Flight AI171 Crash in Ahmedabad – Latest Update* *Death Toll*: At least 91 people are confirmed dead in the Air India Flight AI171 crash in Ahmedabad on June 12, 2025, with over 100 bodies recovered, per the Indian Express and Reuters. Rescue operations continue, with many still trapped in the debris of a doctors’ hostel at B.J. Medical College, where the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner crashed. The exact number of casualties is still being verified. *Reason for Crash*: The cause remains under investigation by the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) and DGCA. The flight, carrying 242 people, issued a mayday call seconds after takeoff at 1:38 PM IST, reaching 625 feet before rapidly descending at 475 feet per minute. Preliminary reports suggest a possible engineering issue, as the aircraft was recently refurbished, but no official cause is confirmed. Unverified X posts mentioning pilot inexperience or mismanagement lack evidence. *Travel Advisory*: Ahmedabad airport is operational again, but delays are possible. Contact Air India’s hotline (1800 5691 444) or Ahmedabad police (07925620359) for updates. Follow airindia.com or @airindia on X for verified information. Our thoughts are with those affected.
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