The June 12, 2025, Air India Flight AI-171 crash in Ahmedabad, which saw a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner impact the B.J. Medical College complex just seconds after take-off, has significantly heightened the fear of flying across India.
The chilling 59-second CCTV clip of the accident, which killed 241 on board (with only one survivor) and 29 on the ground, has fuelled widespread anxiety, marking a harrowing emotional journey for many.
This tragedy has led to an increase in therapy requests and flight cancellations nationwide.
A lone survivor emerged from the wreckage, while trainee doctors and students bravely rescued others from the burning hostel, likely preventing an even higher death toll.
A 59-second CCTV clip showing the crash has intensified public trauma, leading to a spike in therapy sessions, cancelled flights, and widespread avoidance of air travel—especially on Boeing aircraft.
Mental health experts are witnessing cases of insomnia, panic attacks, and compulsive flight tracking.
Many families, devastated and clinging to hope, faced agonizing delays in DNA identification.
Reports of past safety violations and procedural lapses have placed Air India, owned by the TATA Group, under intense scrutiny.
Public confidence in airline safety has been severely shaken.
Authorities are now urging airlines to improve communication, mental health support, and operational transparency.
Experts recommend avoiding graphic content and seeking professional help to manage lingering anxiety.
The tragedy continues to echo through the lives of countless affected families.
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