Pilot Issued ‘Mayday’ Call at 625 Feet Before Plane Crash

The Air India flight that crashed this afternoon shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad Airport has sent shockwaves across the nation. According to initial reports, the pilot issued a ‘Mayday’ call to Air Traffic Control (ATC) just seconds after the flight became airborne.

A ‘Mayday’ call is an international distress signal used by pilots to indicate a serious emergency or impending danger. It means the pilot was aware of a critical situation shortly after takeoff and immediately alerted ATC by repeating, “Mayday, Mayday, Mayday.”

Data released by FlightRadar24 shows that the aircraft reached an altitude of just 625 feet before it lost contact. The flight, Air India AI171, was headed for London, but lost communication within a minute of takeoff. FlightRadar24 has published the final recorded flight data on its website.

As per the latest official statement, the government has confirmed that at least 40 people have died in the crash. The ill-fated aircraft was carrying approximately 242 passengers.

Air India has announced that it is currently gathering detailed information about the incident. Air India Chairman Chandrasekhar expressed deep sorrow and shock over the tragedy in an official statement, confirming that the flight from Ahmedabad to London had met with a tragic accident.

Rescue and relief operations are ongoing as authorities work to determine the cause and assess the full scale of the disaster.