Air India plane crash: Javed Ali and his entire family lost their lives in a plane crash in Ahmedabad

A tragic Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad has claimed the lives of 241 passengers, including an entire family from Goregaon, Mumbai. The sole survivor of this horrific accident remains in critical condition. On June 12, Air India Flight AI171, a Dreamliner aircraft en route from Ahmedabad to London, crashed in the Meghani urban area of Ahmedabad just moments after takeoff. Preliminary reports indicate that a technical malfunction led to the catastrophic accident. The aircraft was carrying 242 passengers, of whom 241 tragically lost their lives.

Among the deceased were Javed Ali, a resident of Goregaon, his wife, and their two young children—a 4-year-old daughter and an 8-year-old son. The family had traveled from London to Mumbai to visit Javed's ailing mother and to be present during her scheduled heart surgery. Javed Ali had been living in London for the past 12 years and had acquired British citizenship. His wife was also originally from London. The family had arrived in Mumbai for a brief seven-day visit. On their return journey to London, they boarded the ill-fated flight, which crashed shortly after takeoff, wiping out the entire family.

The news of the tragedy has plunged the Goregaon area into deep sorrow. Neighbors and relatives gathered at the family’s residence to offer condolences. Javed’s mother, who had been eagerly waiting for her son’s return to London after his visit, collapsed in grief upon hearing the devastating news. Authorities have begun investigations into the crash, and Air India has announced that all necessary assistance will be provided to the victims’ families. This heart-wrenching incident has left a void in the Goregaon community and underscores the unpredictable nature of life, leaving many questioning how such a tragedy could occur.