Claim: A viral image shows the aftermath of the Air India Dreamliner crash in Ahmedabad.
Fact Check: False. The image is AI-generated and not related to the Ahmedabad incident.
What’s Viral?
A disturbing image of a crashed airplane lodged into a multi-storey building is being widely shared on social media platforms, including a Facebook post by the page Houston Desis on 13 May 2025. The caption reads:
“Life is so short, we never know from where what comes. This tragedy made every one sad and our prayers for the families.”
The post claims the image is from the Air India crash in Ahmedabad that claimed over 240 lives.
Fact-Check Investigation
1. Visual Inconsistencies Noticed:
- The viral image depicts a full aircraft embedded into a building.
- However, as per verified media reports and eyewitness accounts, the Air India Dreamliner hit a building (a medical students’ hostel) and crashed nearby, not directly into the structure.
2. AI Image Detection Tools Used:
We ran the image through several AI-detection tools:
- Hive Moderation: 99.8% probability the image is AI-generated.
- SightEngine: 99% probability it is AI-generated.
- Is It AI: 99% likelihood the image is synthetic.
Image Source & Account Details
- The Facebook page “Houston Desis”, which posted the misleading image, has over 63,000 followers.
- The post lacks any credible source or attribution.
Conclusion
The image being circulated online in connection with the tragic Air India crash in Ahmedabad is not real. It is an AI-generated image falsely linked to the incident. FactCheck India urges users to verify visuals before sharing, especially during sensitive events involving human tragedy.