Air India flight AI171, a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, crashed in Ahmedabad, India shortly after takeoff, resulting in a devastating loss of life. The flight was en route to London Gatwick and had over 240 people on board. Initial reports indicate a distress call followed by a rapid loss of contact with air traffic control.
Air India flight AI171 crashed in Ahmedabad shortly after takeoff.
Air India flight to London crashes after take-off in Gujarat. It's reported there are no survivors. The airline says 169 Indian nationals, 53 Britons, a Canadian national and seven Portuguese nationals were on the flight