Air India Boeing 787 Crash: Sole Survivor, Investigation Underway

An Air India Boeing 787-8 (Flight 171) crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad, India, resulting in 241 fatalities. One British national survived.

The aircraft, carrying 242 passengers and crew, lost signal around 625 ft. The pilot issued a mayday call prior to the crash. The cause is under investigation by the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) with assistance from the NTSB (USA), UK authorities, and other international partners.

The survivor, Viswashkumar Ramesh, is receiving treatment. The crash also caused casualties and damage on the ground, impacting a medical school hostel.

This is the first recorded crash of a Boeing 787-8. Boeing has offered its support to the investigation and expressed condolences. Tata Group, Air India’s parent company, is providing compensation to victims’ families.

Initial reports suggest the pilot (8200 flight hours) and co-pilot (1100 flight hours) were aware of a problem before the crash. Flight data and the wreckage are key elements of the ongoing multinational investigation.

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