On-Site in Ahmedabad, Representing Air India Crash Victims

Less than forty seconds. That’s how long the Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner was airborne before it crashed into a densely populated residential area on June 12 in Ahmedabad, India, claiming the lives of more than 270 people. Beasley Allen’s Mike Andrews is representing families of victims, ensuring their voices are heard and their rights protected as the investigation unfolds.

The aircraft, bound for London Gatwick, failed to gain altitude shortly after takeoff and crashed into a densely populated residential area. Preliminary reports suggest a rare and catastrophic dual-engine loss of power may have caused the crash, with both General Electric GEnx engines reportedly losing thrust immediately after takeoff.

“The onboard flight data recorder and cockpit voice recorder have both been recovered and are currently being analyzed by the Indian accident investigation board,” said Mike Andrews. “Data from these devices will be critical in determining what went wrong and why.”

Andrews, who previously led litigation efforts following the 2019 Ethiopian Airlines crash, emphasized the importance of being present in Ahmedabad. “Being on the ground here is crucial to understanding the local pressures families are facing. This tragedy didn’t just affect passengers—it devastated an entire community. Deaths and injuries at the Medical College crash site underscore that aviation safety is a global concern.”

While final reports may take months, local media in Ahmedabad report that preliminary findings could be released as early as next week. Investigators are also expected to examine parallels with other reported power loss incidents involving Boeing 787 aircraft.

“Our primary focus at this stage is to assist families in finding answers,” Andrews added. “We are committed to ensuring accountability and transparency throughout this investigation.”

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