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  • Published: Thu Jun 12, 2025, 1:47 PM

Air India plane crash leaves 241 passengers dead, 1 survivor; as it happened

By:Laraib AnwerAjanta PaulBahni BandyopadhyayJames JoseNasreen AbdullaAngel Tesorero
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Summary

  • An Air India passenger plane carrying 242 passengers, bound for London, crashed into a medical college complex on June 12 in the Indian city of Ahmedabad.
  • A lone passenger survived; 241 people on board the plane were killed, while the total number of deaths rose to 279, according to Air India.
  • Compensation, and support such as grief counsellors and caregivers, has been provided to the affected families.
  • The process of DNA matching is underway to identify the victims; investigations have been launched with teams from other countries supporting the probe.
  • 10:38 PM, Jun 15, 2025

    Stay tuned

  • 8:15 PM, Jun 15, 2025

    Second black box recovered

  • 7:11 PM, Jun 15, 2025

    Slow DNA matching process: Reports

  • 5:11 PM, Jun 15, 2025

    One caregiver for each affected family: Air India

  • 2:54 PM, Jun 15, 2025

    US official survey crash site

  • 12:38 PM, Jun 15, 2025

    DNA sample of ex-Gujarat chief minister matched

  • 8:46 AM, Jun 15, 2025

    Grief counsellors for victims' families

  • 8:39 AM, Jun 15, 2025

    31 bodies identified

  • 7:08 AM, Jun 15, 2025

    Turkish government denies rumours

  • 11:05 PM, Jun 14, 2025

    DNA samples of 15 deceased matched

  • 9:28 PM, Jun 14, 2025

    Praying for the victims

  • 7:23 PM, Jun 14, 2025

    Committee to investigate, submit report in 3 months

  • 6:33 PM, Jun 14, 2025

    Saudi Crown Prince offers condolences

  • 6:10 PM, Jun 14, 2025

    Lone survivor is 'stable'

  • 5:45 PM, Jun 14, 2025

    DNA samples of 11 deceased matched till now

  • 4:49 PM, Jun 14, 2025

    Air India to provide interim payment of Rs2.5 million

  • 3:58 PM, Jun 14, 2025

    King Charles honours victims at military parade

  • 2:55 PM, Jun 14, 2025

    At least 38 killed on ground

  • 2:13 PM, Jun 14, 2025

    ATC got no response after Mayday call

  • 1:41 PM, Jun 14, 2025

    'Extended surveillance into Boeing 787 Series'

  • 1:27 PM, Jun 14, 2025

    UK sets up reception centre

  • 12:46 PM, Jun 14, 2025

    Air India to stop using number '171'

  • 11:50 AM, Jun 14, 2025

    Indian diaspora pays tribute to deceased

  • 11:18 AM, Jun 14, 2025

    High-level meeting in Delhi

  • 10:02 AM, Jun 14, 2025

    Teams inspect wreckage

  • 9:46 AM, Jun 14, 2025

    279 dead so far: Police

  • 8:53 AM, Jun 14, 2025

    Crucial air safety meet today

  • 7:53 AM, Jun 14, 2025

    Death toll rises

  • 7:27 AM, Jun 14, 2025

    Indian government launches probe

  • 2:46 AM, Jun 14, 2025

    Where things stand now

  • 10:41 PM, Jun 13, 2025

    Dogs and birds rescued around crash site

  • 8:30 PM, Jun 13, 2025

    Muslims offer special prayers for victims

  • 7:34 PM, Jun 13, 2025

    Teams arrive from UK, US to probe crash

  • 7:04 PM, Jun 13, 2025

    Boeing CEO cancels visit to Paris Airshow

  • 6:43 PM, Jun 13, 2025

    Crash probe focuses on engine, flaps

  • 6:10 PM, Jun 13, 2025

    Cabin crew member’s father breaks down

  • 5:46 PM, Jun 13, 2025

    Heart-touching gesture by Australia, South Africa

  • 4:33 PM, Jun 13, 2025

    Is seat 11A the safest on a plane?

  • 4:29 PM, Jun 13, 2025

    India's civil aviation regulator issues directive to AI

  • 4:05 PM, Jun 13, 2025

    Efforts underway to remove wreckage

  • 3:15 PM, Jun 13, 2025

    Visuals of the crashed plane

  • 2:20 PM, Jun 13, 2025

    Lone survivor recounts ordeal

  • 1:45 PM, Jun 13, 2025

    LIC relaxes claim settlement process

  • 1:24 PM, Jun 13, 2025

    Modi's tribute to former Gujarat CM

  • 12:26 PM, Jun 13, 2025

    Video recorder recovered

  • 11:53 AM, Jun 13, 2025

    11A: The sole survivor's seat

  • 11:31 AM, Jun 13, 2025

    Bomb threat on AI flight

  • 11:27 AM, Jun 13, 2025

    Bodies of medical students handed over

  • 10:51 AM, Jun 13, 2025

    Death toll rises to 265

  • 9:26 AM, Jun 13, 2025

    'Teams working tirelessly': Modi in Ahmedabad

  • 8:32 AM, Jun 13, 2025

    One of two black boxes found

  • 8:21 AM, Jun 13, 2025

    Vikrant Massey clarifies first officer 'not his cousin'

  • 8:07 AM, Jun 13, 2025

    Air India flight returns to Mumbai

  • 7:56 AM, Jun 13, 2025

    DNA sampling begins

  • 7:33 AM, Jun 13, 2025

    UK couple, 4-year-old daughter killed

  • 7:24 AM, Jun 13, 2025

    Airport centres to help relatives traveling to Ahmedabad

  • 7:15 AM, Jun 13, 2025

    Modi touches down

  • 2:39 AM, Jun 13, 2025

    81 bodies recovered

  • 1:00 AM, Jun 13, 2025

    Crash in 30 seconds

  • 12:23 AM, Jun 13, 2025

    Relatives wait to identify bodies

  • 12:17 AM, Jun 13, 2025

    US agency to lead investigation

  • 12:03 AM, Jun 13, 2025

    UK, US offer help

  • 12:02 AM, Jun 13, 2025

    India launches investigation into tragedy

  • 12:01 AM, Jun 13, 2025

    Pilots of ill-fated Air India flight

  • 11:38 PM, Jun 12, 2025

    Rescue operation at crash site completed

  • 11:20 PM, Jun 12, 2025

    241 confirmed dead

  • 11:15 PM, Jun 12, 2025

    Canadian killed was mother of a 1-year-old

  • 11:08 PM, Jun 12, 2025

    CCTV footage capture the crash moment

  • 10:55 PM, Jun 12, 2025

    DNA testing to identify burned bodies

  • 10:24 PM, Jun 12, 2025

    How did Ramesh Viswashkumar survive?

  • 10:16 PM, Jun 12, 2025

    Actor's cousin and Air India flight co-pilot dies

  • 9:52 PM, Jun 12, 2025

    Heartbreaking day, says Starmer

    quote    Today is a truly heartbreaking day for many British and Indian families up and down the country. I want to extend my heartfelt sympathies to all those impacted by the horrific plane crash

    Keir Starmer, Prime Minister Of The United Kingdom

  • 9:36 PM, Jun 12, 2025

    UAE-Ahmedabad flights back to normal

  • 9:01 PM, Jun 12, 2025

    Sole survivor meets Amit Shah

  • 8:48 PM, Jun 12, 2025

    UAE expats remember ex-Gujarat CM

  • 8:41 PM, Jun 12, 2025

    Indian President 'devastated'

    quote    The loss of lives after the plane crash at Ahmedabad is utterly devastating. My heart goes out to the bereaved families. The country has also lost the former chief minister of Gujarat, Vijay Rupani in the tragedy. Rupani Ji was always committed to people’s welfare. I express my heartfelt condolences to his family and admirers.

    President Droupadi Murmu

  • 8:07 PM, Jun 12, 2025

    Officials visit injured

  • 8:00 PM, Jun 12, 2025

    Ahmedabad plane crash: Infographics

  • 7:58 PM, Jun 12, 2025

    What we know so far

  • 7:41 PM, Jun 12, 2025

    Tata Group sends more help

  • 7:29 PM, Jun 12, 2025

    Death toll climbs

  • 7:18 PM, Jun 12, 2025

    'Massive sound'

  • 7:12 PM, Jun 12, 2025

    'People jumped from building'

  • 7:08 PM, Jun 12, 2025

    'Burnt bodies'

  • 6:53 PM, Jun 12, 2025

    Former-UAE resident aids crash victims

  • 6:43 PM, Jun 12, 2025

    Former Gujarat CM dead

  • 6:38 PM, Jun 12, 2025

    Reports of British survivor

  • 6:30 PM, Jun 12, 2025

    Two relief flights

  • 6:27 PM, Jun 12, 2025

    Pakistan expresses sadness

  • 6:21 PM, Jun 12, 2025

    At least 5 medical students killed

  • 6:11 PM, Jun 12, 2025

    Pope 'deeply saddened'

  • 5:57 PM, Jun 12, 2025

    Compensation for victims' family

  • 5:52 PM, Jun 12, 2025

    UAE President condoles

    quote    We are deeply saddened by the tragic plane accident in Ahmedabad today. The thoughts of everyone in the UAE are with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the people of India, and we offer our heartfelt condolences to all those affected.

    Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan

  • 5:48 PM, Jun 12, 2025

    Two survivors found

  • 5:35 PM, Jun 12, 2025

    Plane wreckage near doctors' hostel

  • 5:30 PM, Jun 12, 2025

    'Shaken, speechless': Bollywood stars react

  • 5:25 PM, Jun 12, 2025

    UAE expresses solidarity with India

  • 5:16 PM, Jun 12, 2025

    204 bodies found

  • 5:13 PM, Jun 12, 2025

    'Possibility of survivors cannot be ruled out'

  • 5:06 PM, Jun 12, 2025

    Air India flight from Gatwick to Goa canceled

  • 5:01 PM, Jun 12, 2025

    UAE flights to Ahmedabad updates

  • 5:00 PM, Jun 12, 2025

    First ever for Boeing 787 Dreamliner

  • 4:57 PM, Jun 12, 2025

    US ready to send investigating team

  • 4:50 PM, Jun 12, 2025

    Hotline for foreign nationals

  • 4:47 PM, Jun 12, 2025

    25 injured named

  • 4:42 PM, Jun 12, 2025

    Indian army deployed

  • 4:36 PM, Jun 12, 2025

    King Charles is 'desperately shocked' 

    quote    My wife and I have been desperately shocked by the terrible events in Ahmedabad this morning. Our special prayers and deepest possible sympathy are with the families and friends of all those affected by this appallingly tragic incident across so many nations, as they await news of their loved ones. I would like to pay a particular tribute to the heroic efforts of the emergency services and all those providing help and support at this most heartbreaking and traumatic time.

    Britain'S King Charles

  • 4:34 PM, Jun 12, 2025

    Over 200 people died

  • 4:22 PM, Jun 12, 2025

    Flydubai extends condolences

  • 4:18 PM, Jun 12, 2025

    Boeing in contact with Air India

  • 4:18 PM, Jun 12, 2025

  • 4:15 PM, Jun 12, 2025

    Indigo passengers offered full refund

  • 4:01 PM, Jun 12, 2025

    'There appears to be no survivors'

  • 3:58 PM, Jun 12, 2025

    Minute's silence observed

    quote    Considering the huge disaster that happened just about a couple of hours back in Ahmedabad, I would request everybody to rise for a minute's silence in honour of the departed souls.

    Consular General Of India To Dubai And Northern Emirates Satish Sivan

  • 3:54 PM, Jun 12, 2025

    Wreckage of Air India AI-171 flight

  • 3:50 PM, Jun 12, 2025

    Indian Armed Forces deployed

  • 3:46 PM, Jun 12, 2025

    More than 100 bodies

  • 3:37 PM, Jun 12, 2025

    Ahmedabad airport reopens

  • 3:33 PM, Jun 12, 2025

    Visuals of plane wreckage emerge

  • 3:33 PM, Jun 12, 2025

    Zelensky offers condolences

  • 3:28 PM, Jun 12, 2025

    Where did it exactly crash?

  • 3:27 PM, Jun 12, 2025

    Ex-Gujarat CM reportedly on plane

  • 3:25 PM, Jun 12, 2025

    When the plane crashed

  • 3:22 PM, Jun 12, 2025

    Team to investigate plane

  • 3:19 PM, Jun 12, 2025

    Indigo flights impacted

  • 3:13 PM, Jun 12, 2025

    London mayor expresses grief

  • 3:10 PM, Jun 12, 2025

    Canada High Commission statement

  • 3:08 PM, Jun 12, 2025

    'Every life matters,' says Rahul Gandhi

  • 3:06 PM, Jun 12, 2025

    Eyewitness describes scene

  • 3:02 PM, Jun 12, 2025

    British PM Starmer gives statement

  • 3:00 PM, Jun 12, 2025

    Area set up for passengers' relatives

  • 2:58 PM, Jun 12, 2025

    Railway offers support

  • 2:56 PM, Jun 12, 2025

    'Nation stands with them'

  • 2:55 PM, Jun 12, 2025

    Air India goes dark

  • 2:52 PM, Jun 12, 2025

    Look: First visuals from crash

  • 2:47 PM, Jun 12, 2025

    Police issue emergency number

  • 2:43 PM, Jun 12, 2025

    PM Modi releases statement

  • 2:41 PM, Jun 12, 2025

    'Distressing time'

  • 2:40 PM, Jun 12, 2025

    At least 30 bodies retrieved

  • 2:32 PM, Jun 12, 2025

    'Many killed'

  • 2:30 PM, Jun 12, 2025

     News from Buckingham Palace

  • 2:27 PM, Jun 12, 2025

    Control room activated

  • 2:26 PM, Jun 12, 2025

    Mayday call minutes before crash

  • 2:25 PM, Jun 12, 2025

    Deadly civilian plane crashes since 2000

  • 2:22 PM, Jun 12, 2025

    Boeing shares fall, company gathering information

  • 2:20 PM, Jun 12, 2025

    'Devastating' crash

  • 2:18 PM, Jun 12, 2025

    Abu Dhabi-Ahmedabad flight delayed

  • 2:16 PM, Jun 12, 2025

    The moment it crashed

  • 2:07 PM, Jun 12, 2025

    UK Government releases statement

  • 2:06 PM, Jun 12, 2025

    All flights suspended

  • 2:04 PM, Jun 12, 2025

    Passenger hotline set up

  • 2:02 PM, Jun 12, 2025

    'Personally monitoring' situation

  • 2:01 PM, Jun 12, 2025

    Nationalities revealed

  • 1:58 PM, Jun 12, 2025

    Air India chairman releases statement

  • 1:57 PM, Jun 12, 2025

    Visuals emerge from site 

  • 1:53 PM, Jun 12, 2025

    When did the plane crash?

  • 1:47 PM, Jun 12, 2025

    Air India plane crashes in Ahmedabad