Fact Check: "A separate Air India flight using the same type of Boeing aircraft crashed in Ahmedabad, India, moments after take-off on June 12, 2023, killing 241 of the 242 people on board."
What We Know
On June 12, 2025, an Air India flight, identified as Flight AI171, crashed shortly after take-off from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad, India. The aircraft, a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, was en route to London Gatwick Airport and had 242 people on board, including passengers and crew. Reports indicate that the crash resulted in the deaths of 241 individuals, with only one survivor, identified as Viswash Kumar Ramesh, a British national of Indian origin (AP News, New York Times). The plane crashed into a medical college, leading to additional casualties on the ground, although the exact number of fatalities among bystanders is still being assessed (NPR, Reuters).
Analysis
The claim that a separate Air India flight using the same type of Boeing aircraft crashed in Ahmedabad on June 12, 2023, is misleading. The incident in question involved only one flight, Air India Flight AI171, which was the sole aircraft involved in the crash. There is no evidence or credible reports of another Air India flight crashing on that date. The confusion may stem from the high casualty figures and the dramatic nature of the incident, but it is clear from multiple reliable sources that only one flight was involved (Wikipedia, CBS News).
Furthermore, the timeline of events and the details surrounding the crash have been consistently reported across various reputable news outlets, confirming that the aircraft was indeed a Boeing 787-8 and that it crashed shortly after take-off, resulting in significant loss of life (AP News, New York Times). The investigation into the crash is ongoing, and while there may be discussions about the safety of Boeing aircraft in general, this specific claim about multiple crashes is unfounded.
Conclusion
Verdict: False
The claim that a separate Air India flight using the same type of Boeing aircraft crashed in Ahmedabad on June 12, 2023, is incorrect. There was only one crash involving Air India Flight AI171 on that date, resulting in 241 fatalities and one survivor. The assertion of multiple crashes is not supported by any credible evidence or reports.
Sources
- Air India crash: One survivor reported; 241 killed | AP News
- Over 260 Dead After Air India Crash, Official Says, With One Survivor | New York Times
- Death toll from plane crash in India climbs to 270 as search teams find more bodies | NPR
- Air India crash live: More than 240 killed when London-bound flight crashes in Ahmedabad | Reuters
- Air India Flight 171 - Wikipedia
- Air India black box recovered a day after deadly crash | AP News
- Air India plane crashes in Ahmedabad with 242 people on board Boeing | CBS News
