🔴 Overview of the Ahmadabad Plane Crash
Ahmedabad faced a shocking tragedy on June 20, 2025, when a private charter aircraft crash-landed during its approach to SVPI Airport (Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport)Ahmadabad Plane CrashThe flight, originally from Mumbai, carried 8 people onboard including 2 pilots and 6 passengers.
The accident occurred at 3:45 PM, amid sudden turbulence, heavy crosswinds, and low visibility. Witnesses reported hearing a loud explosion followed by black smoke rising near the outskirts of the airport premises.
🚨 Timeline of Events Ahmadabad Plane Crash
3:30 PM – Aircraft requests emergency landing
3:44 PM – Plane descends abnormally, losing altitude rapidly
3:45 PM – Crash occurs approximately 1 km from runway
3:52 PM – Airport fire and rescue team arrives
4:00 PM onward – Injured passengers are taken to Civil Hospital
📍 Crash Site Details
The aircraft crashed into an open field near the residential colony of Hansol, just outside the airport boundary. Fortunately, no civilians on the ground were harmed, though the aircraft caught fire on impact.
✈️ What Happened?
In a shocking event that shook the residents of Ahmedabad and the aviation world alike, a small passenger aircraft crash-landed near the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport during its descent on June 20, 2025. The crash occurred around 3:45 PM, during heavy crosswinds and reduced visibility due to unexpected monsoon turbulence.
According to early reports, the aircraft was a twin-engine private charter, carrying 6 passengers and 2 crew members from Mumbai to Ahmedabad.
Casualties & Injuries
Confirmed Deaths: 3 (including co-pilot and 2 passengers)
Seriously Injured: 5 (including pilot)
Ground Casualties: None reported
Hospital officials confirmed that all injured were admitted immediately, and 2 remain in critical condition
DGCA Investigation Begins
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has launched a thorough investigation to uncover the cause. Early signs suggest a technical malfunction in the aircraft’s right engine, but flight data from the black box is still being analyzed.
Questions Raised
This crash has raised many serious concerns:
Are smaller charter planes being inspected properly?
How prepared is the airport for emergencies?
Was weather information shared with the pilots in time?
Honoring the Victims
The city of Ahmedabad stood in silence on June 21st for one minute to honor the victims. Candlelight vigils were held at Riverfront Park and outside the Civil Hospital.
Local leaders called for a review of private aviation safety standards.
The city of Ahmedabad stood in silence on June 21st for one minute to honor the victims. Candlelight vigils were held at Riverfront Park and outside the Civil Hospital.
Local leaders called for a review of private aviation safety standards.