PLUNGED INTO A FIREBALL!” – The Unbelievable Final Moments of Flight 171

     

🚨 “PLUNGED INTO A FIREBALL!” – The Unbelievable Final Moments of Flight 171

INTRO HOOK

“What happened just moments after takeoff from Ahmedabad turned a routine flight into a historic catastrophe!”

“Witnesses say it sounded like an earthquake—this, caught on tape!”

THE INCIDENT

On June 12, 2025, Air India Flight AI‑171, a Boeing 787‑8 Dreamliner carrying 242 souls, lifted off Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport at 1:38 PM IST, bound for London Gatwick .

As it climbed past just 600 feet, the crew issued a Mayday and the plane began a terrifying descent—within 30 seconds, it crashed into the BJ Medical College hostel in Meghani Nagar, kilometres from the runway .

THE CHAOS & REAL-TIME FOOTAGE

Chilling video shows the aircraft ascending, then plummeting, ending in a massive fireball amid a cloud of bone-chilling smoke .

Locals describe the horror: “It was like the earth shook—then the explosion hit!”.

CASUALTIES & SURVIVOR

Initial tallies confirm 241 tragic fatalities—240 onboard and at least 24 on the ground, including doctors and students.

Among 242 aboard, in an astonishing twist, one British national survived—miraculously escaping through an emergency exit .

INVESTIGATION & SPECULATION

Black box recovered; India’s AAIB, Boeing, the UK, the US, and GE Aerospace launched a full-scale probe .

Experts highlight early oddities: the landing gear seemingly stayed down, and flaps may have misconfigured—fueling whispers of mechanical failure or crew error .

Aviation lawyer Peter Carter suggested: "It might be a takeoff configuration issue", while others say it's too early to confirm any cause .

GLOBAL RESPONSE

India’s Prime Minister Modi and UK leaders have issued heartfelt condolences; Air India and Boeing publicly pledged full cooperation .

Tata Group announced ₹10 million compensation per victim, plus medical aid for survivors .

WHY THIS SHOCKS THE WORLD?

Described as "the worst UK aviation disaster since 9/11" with 52 British citizens killed .

It stands as India’s deadliest single-plane crash—an unforgettable scar on global aviation history .