1 October 2025 newsworld_wo Uncategorised 0
On June 12, 2025, an Air India flight experienced a critical emergency immediately after departure from Ahmedabad. The pilot’s urgent Mayday call was the final communication before tragedy struck. Here’s what the Mayday signal means, when it’s used, and why it’s crucial in aviation emergencies.
The Incident: Air India Flight AI-171 Issues Mayday Before Crash
An Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner, operating as Flight AI-171 and bound for London Gatwick, made a distress call moments after taking off from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad on Thursday, June 12. The aircraft was carrying 242 individuals, including crew and passengers.
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