Air India Ahmedabad crash, New Zealand links

The story so far

An Air India flight bound for London crashed shortly after takeoff near Ahmedabad airport, hitting a medical college hostel.^{13 Jun 2025} Authorities report that more than 240 people died, including five on the ground, and at least 50 others were injured.^{13 Jun 2025} One passenger is the only known survivor of the disaster.^{13 Jun 2025} A former Auckland couple who had lived in New Zealand for five years were among the victims, and the local Indian community held vigils in Auckland.^{13, 14 Jun 2025} The aircraft was a Boeing 787 with 242 people on board.^{14 Jun 2025}

Latest

Investigators have recovered a black box from the wreckage to help determine the cause of the crash.^{14 Jun 2025}

Key moments

1. 13 Jun 2025Air India flight crashes near Ahmedabad airport shortly after takeoff.
2. 13 Jun 2025More than 240 people die; one passenger is the only known survivor.
3. 13 Jun 2025Auckland couple among victims; Auckland vigils held for those killed.
4. 14 Jun 2025Boeing 787 with 242 on board; black box recovered from wreckage.

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