Dadunation Special Report - Ahmedabad, India – June 21, 2025 —
The skies over Ahmedabad turned dark on June 12, not because of weather—but because of the blazing descent of Air India Flight AI171, a routine flight that turned into a historical catastrophe within seconds of takeoff.
Bound for London Gatwick, the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner took off under clear skies. But 40 seconds later, the aircraft spiraled into chaos—plunging straight into the side of B.J. Medical College’s dormitory, creating a hellish inferno that shook the city and shattered families.
💔 The Numbers That Hurt
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👥 242 lives were aboard.
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🕯️ Only 1 person survived.
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💥 39 more lives lost on the ground, 60+ injured.
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🔥 Wreckage scattered, smoke visible for miles, and sirens sang a sad song for hours.
One witness told Dadunation:
“I saw the sky light up. It wasn’t lightning. It was the sky crying.”
🕵️ What Went Wrong?
Authorities found both black boxes — and while the contents remain confidential, early indicators suggest:
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A sudden emergency power surge.
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Hydraulic or engine failure immediately after rotation.
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The landing gear never retracted, suggesting a critical onboard systems collapse.
Radar showed a flight path more like a nosedive than a climb. The pilot tried to level the plane, but fate had other plans.
🗣️ Voices from the Aftermath
Air India CEO, in a somber press conference, declared:
“We will not risk a single life. Every 787 in our fleet will be grounded if necessary.”
In response, Air India began a fleet-wide audit of all Dreamliner aircraft, while the Indian government issued emergency inspection orders for Boeing 787s across national carriers.
🎗️ A Nation in Mourning
India, known for its resilience, paused.
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🏏 Cricketers took the field wearing black armbands.
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🕌 Temples, mosques, churches, and gurdwaras prayed in unison.
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💻 Social media drowned in #AI171 and #GoneTooSoon.
Entire families were wiped out. Birthday trips turned into obituaries. Graduation journeys became final goodbyes.
📉 Ripple Effects
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Tourism hit with a 24% drop in air bookings.
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Several international routes canceled for safety reviews.
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Questions about Boeing’s 787 safety record resurfaced globally.
Dadunation has also learned that survivors' families have requested a full international audit of the aircraft model and airline maintenance records.
✍️ Dadunation’s Take
Some stories end in survival. Others end in silence.
The story of Air India AI171 ends in both.
One survivor lives to remember.
241 names become whispers in the wind.
Let this not be just another crash in a long list. Let it be a turning point. For safety. For truth. For accountability.
Written and reported by: The Dadunation Investigative Team
🗓️ Date: June 21, 2025
📍 Ahmedabad, India
Sources: On-ground interviews, AAIB India, Times of India, Economic Times
💬 “Some planes take off and never land. Some stories take off, and never leave us.” — Dadunation
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