India witnessed one of its worst aviation disasters on June 12, 2025, when Air India Flight AI171, a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner bound for London Gatwick, crashed just 33 seconds after takeoff from Ahmedabad’s Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport. The crash claimed 241 lives on the aircraft and caused additional casualties on the ground when it slammed into the residential quarters of BJ Medical College. The Crash Timeline The ill-fated aircraft departed from Runway 23 at 1:39 PM IST carrying 230 passengers and 12 crew members. Captain Sumeet Sabharwal, a Line Training Captain with over 8,200 hours of flying experience, and … Continue reading Air India Crash Kills 241: Boeing 787 Plummets 33 Seconds After Takeoff With Landing Gear Still Down