Plane tragedy in India: 279 dead after horror crash!

Plane tragedy in India: 279 dead after horror crash!

Today, June 14, 2025, a tragic accident overshadows the news: a plane crash in India claimed at least 279 lives. The incident took place in Ahmedabad, one of India's largest cities with a population of about 5.6 million. The plane, an Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, was flying from here to London when it crashed into a residential area shortly after take-off and exploded. Initially 265 deaths were reported, but the number has now risen to a tragic 279 after numerous bodies were recovered from the crash site, such as Stuttgart News reported.

What exactly happened? Videos show the plane with its nose pointing up as it lost altitude and crashed into a building. The images are shocking. There were a total of 241 people on board: 230 passengers, including 169 Indians, 53 British, 7 Portuguese and 1 Canadian, as well as 12 crew members. Only one occupant survived the crash; he is being treated in hospital. However, the final number of victims will only be known once the DNA identification has been completed.

A disaster in the immediate vicinity

The crash occurred not far from Ahmedabad airport, where the plane was scheduled to take off at 1:38 p.m. local time. The scheduled flight, AI-171, was scheduled for 1:10 p.m. Before the accident, the aircraft, which had a safe flying history, had climbed to 625 feet (190 meters) when the catastrophic incident occurred. Over 40 people who were on the ground sustained injuries, but the exact number of casualties on the ground is still unclear.

There is great concern here because parts of the plane fell into a dormitory for medical students, where at least five students died. Debris is scattered everywhere at the crash site, lying in and between buildings. Such catastrophic scenarios often take innocent lives on Earth with them; This is confirmed by [reporting by the Tagesspiegel](https://www.tagesspiegel.de/gesellschaft/panorama/katastrophe- Flugzeugabrutsch-in-indien-was-wir-wissen-und-was-nicht-13841326.html).

The search for answers

It is currently unclear what led to the accident. The authorities have launched an investigation to clarify the exact circumstances. Eyewitnesses reported a rapid climb followed by a dramatic fall. It is suspected that technical issues may be involved, but official confirmation is still pending. The Indian news agency ANI noted that there were mostly Indian nationals on board the plane. But many international passengers were also affected, further illustrating the full extent of this tragedy.

In these dark hours, the relatives of the victims feel great pain and uncertainty. The thoughts and prayers of people around the world are with them. This accident will not only devastate the families and friends of those who died, but will also galvanize the entire aviation community. It remains to be hoped that the investigation will quickly bring clarity and those responsible for this tragedy will be held accountable.

For more information about the incident, visit the articles from Spiegel.