In brief
On June 12, 2025, an Air India Boeing Dreamliner met a devastating fate shortly after departing from Ahmedabad, India. The calamity struck merely seconds after takeoff when the aircraft tragically plummeted into a medical college campus, claiming the lives of over 260 people. This catastrophe marks the worst aviation disaster in India since 1996.
Eyewitness videos confirmed the horror as the plane appeared to glide unsteadily over buildings before erupting in flames, all within less than a minute of takeoff. The Indian airline later reported that only one individual, a British citizen, survived the crash, identifying the sole survivor as Viswash Kumar Ramesh. Eventually, Ramesh contacted his family and expressed despair about his companions, saying, "I can’t see my brother — I can’t see any other passengers," reflecting the shock and confusion surrounding the tragic event.The investigation is ongoing as officials work to understand the circumstances that led to this catastrophic incident. As the nation mourns the loss of lives, the impact on families and friends remains profound.
