The final moments of Air India Flight 171 ended in tragedy when the Boeing 787 Dreamliner crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad.<\/p>\n
Just 11 seconds into the flight, Captain Sumeet Sabharwal sent a chilling mayday call reporting engine failure and loss of thrust.<\/p>\n
The plane quickly lost altitude and smashed into a residential area, killing nearly everyone onboard and causing casualties<\/p>\n
on the ground. Authorities have launched an investigation, considering mechanical failure and bird strikes as possible causes.<\/p>\n
Captain Sabharwal, a veteran pilot nearing retirement, had made a heartfelt promise to his elderly father just days before the crash<\/p>\n
\u2014 to take a break and spend time together. Tragically, that reunion never happened. Alongside Sabharwal, First Officer Clive Kunder<\/p>\n
and several cabin crew members also lost their lives. Families awaiting calls from loved ones were instead confronted with devastating news.<\/p>\n
The crash site, a hostel at B.J. Medical College housing dozens of students, suffered severe damage. Rescue workers found many injured and missing,<\/p>\n
with local hospitals admitting dozens of victims. Emergency teams continue searching through rubble amid dangerous conditions,<\/p>\n
while the community mourns the loss and awaits answers. The disaster has deeply impacted Mumbai, where many crew members were based.<\/p>\n
Flight AI171 carried passengers of multiple nationalities, including Indians, British, Canadians, and Portuguese. The aircraft lost contact with<\/p>\n
air traffic control within minutes after takeoff under calm weather conditions. Emergency responders rushed to the scene as smoke billowed over<\/p>\n
Ahmedabad. Officials stress that the full toll and exact cause will take time to determine, as grief and investigations continue.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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