‘With profound sorrow, we confirm crash of Air India Flight AI171’ — Tata chairman N Chandrasekaran

Ahmedabad: In a tragic development, Air India Flight 171 operating from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick was involved in a fatal crash on Thursday, prompting an immediate emergency response and expressions of deep sorrow from the airline’s leadership.

Confirming the incident, Air India Chairman N Chandrasekaran said, “With profound sorrow I confirm that Air India Flight 171 was involved in a tragic accident today. Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with the families and loved ones of all those affected by this devastating event.”
 

Chandrasekaran further added that the airline's primary focus at the moment is to support all those affected by the incident. “We are doing everything in our power to assist the emergency response teams at the site and to provide all necessary support and care to those impacted,” he stated.

An emergency centre has been activated, and dedicated support teams have been set up to assist the families of those onboard and provide timely information as the situation develops. Air India has assured that verified updates will be shared as more information becomes available.

Further details regarding the cause of the accident and the number of casualties are awaited from official sources.