Pilot's Final Mayday: Air India Crash Kills Hundreds

Air India Flight AI171 Crash: Pilot's Desperate Mayday Call Revealed Tragedy struck Ahmedabad, India, on June 13, 2025, when Air India flight AI171 crashed, resulting in at least 260 fatalities. The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, piloted by Captain Sumeet Sabharwal, went down near the BJ Medical College. Transcripts of the pilot's final moments reveal a desperate struggle to control the aircraft. "Mayday...no thrust, losing power, unable to climb," Captain Sabharwal reportedly cried out, only 17 seconds before impact. The ensuing fire caused widespread devastation. The incident underscores the importance of rigorous safety protocols in aviation and the human cost of such accidents. Eyewitnesses described a scene of chaos and devastation, with rescue workers battling the intense fire and smoke to recover victims. The investigation into the cause of the crash is underway.