Tragedy in Ahmedabad: 242 deaths after the crash of Air-India-Dreamliner!

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Von: NAG Redaktion

Am 12. Juni 2025 stürzt eine Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner in Ahmedabad ab, 242 Insassen, darunter viele Briten, kommen ums Leben.
On June 12, 2025, a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner crashed in Ahmedabad, 242 inmates, including many British, are killed. (Symbolbild/MMV)

Ahmedabad, Indien - Today tragic news from India: A Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner from Air India fell into a residential area shortly after the start in Ahmedabad. The flight AI 171, which was originally traveling to London-Gatwick, should take off with 242 people on board, including 230 passengers and 12 crew members. The accident occurred just a few hundred meters from the airport, and an emergency call was canceled before the crash. There were 204 secure dead and only one survivor, such as the NZZ reported.

In the early minutes after the crash, eyewitnesses saw dense sweats of smoke and a massive operational readiness of the fire brigade and rescue workers. The Indian authorities have taken the identification of the victims in hand, using DNA samples to be used for precise determination. It is also tragic that among the victims there are also residents of a nearby student dormitory. The

Background information on the aircraft and the circumstances

The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, which was in use, is a modern two-engine transport aircraft that is known for its fuel efficiency and the high level of passenger comfort. With a capacity of around 242 passengers in a two-class configuration, the model has been in operation since 2014. The machine reached a height of 625 feet (approx. 200 meters) before it crashed. Special features of this jettyps are the extended ranges and the new materials, including 50% carbon fiber reinforced polymer. These make the aircraft easier compared to conventional models. In aviation, these machines are highly valued due to their technology, and they are used in renowned airlines such as British Airways and Qatar Airways.

Fortunately, the weather was clear and dry at the time of the accident, which makes the circumstances also tragic. The Indian aviation minister immediately made his way to Ahmedabad to support the coordination of the rescue operation. In addition, the authorities have initiated an official investigation to find out the causes of the crash. The aviation authority and British investigators are also involved in clarifying the details of this terrible incident.

Nevertheless, one should not forget that the general accident rate in commercial aviation is extremely low compared to other means of transport. According to Statista , there were a total of 233 fatalities worldwide in 2022 by aircraft stakes, far less than in previous years. In historical comparison, the last fatal aircraft crash in India was registered in August 2020.

Although accidents often occur in aviation during the landing process, in this case it continues to investigate which specific factors have led to the crash. It remains to be hoped that a thorough investigation will provide the necessary knowledge to prevent such tragedies in the future.

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