Air India Boeing 787 Crash: Sole Survivor, Investigation Underway
Air India Boeing 787 Crash: Sole Survivor, Investigation Underway
Air India Flight 171, a Boeing 787-8, crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad, India, resulting in 241 fatalities. One British national survived.
The aircraft, en route to London Gatwick, lost signal at approximately 625 ft. The pilot reportedly issued a mayday call before the crash. The AAIB (Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau) is leading the investigation, with support from the NTSB (National Transportation Safety Board), UK authorities, and Boeing.
The crash site shows significant damage, with the aircraft impacting a medical school hostel, causing additional casualties and injuries. The investigation will focus on determining the cause of the crash, the first ever involving a Boeing 787-8. This incident comes amidst ongoing scrutiny of Boeing’s safety record following previous fatal crashes.
The sole survivor is receiving medical treatment. Initial reports suggest the pilot had extensive flight experience (8200 hours), while the co-pilot had 1100 hours.
Boeing has offered its support to the investigation and expressed condolences to the victims’ families. Tata Group, Air India’s parent company, announced compensation for the families of the deceased.
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