Thu Jun 12 12:20:00 UTC 2025: **Breaking News: Air India Flight Crashes Shortly After Takeoff from Ahmedabad, Former Chief Minister Reportedly on Board**
**Ahmedabad, India** – In a shocking turn of events, an Air India Boeing aircraft bound for London crashed just minutes after taking off from Ahmedabad Airport at 1:39 PM local time. The flight, carrying 242 passengers and 12 crew members, departed from Runway 23 before issuing a “Mayday” call to Air Traffic Control (ATC) at 1:41 PM, signaling a dire emergency.
Shortly after losing contact with ATC, the plane crashed in an open field in the Meghaninagar area of the city. Reports indicate that former Chief Minister of Gujarat, Vijay Rupani, was among the passengers.
National Security Guard (NSG) teams have arrived at the crash site and cordoned off the area. The airport runway has been closed indefinitely, with all incoming and outgoing flights diverted.
Aviation experts are speculating about the cause of the crash. Preliminary information suggests a possible technical malfunction. Aviation expert Dr. Vandana Singh stated that while the exact cause is yet unknown and only the flight data recorder will reveal the full details, the “load factor” could be a contributing factor. Dr. Singh explained that incorrect weight distribution calculations during loading could have played a role in the crash. She also mentioned the landing gear failing to retract properly as another possibility. Initial reports indicate the plane’s landing gear may have collided with a building, indicating an issue with weight calculation.
TV9 Gujarati reported eyewitness accounts describing the horrifying scene, while citizens were heard chanting the Mahamrityunjay Mantra.
The investigation is ongoing as authorities work to determine the cause of this tragic incident.
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