Air India Flight Crash in Ahmedabad

SOURCE www.npr.org
An Air India flight with 242 passengers and crew bound for London crashed shortly after departure in India's northwestern city of Ahmedabad. The incident is the first crash of a Boeing 787 Dreamliner and resulted in casualties. Air India's chairman expressed condolences and stated that their primary focus is on supporting the affected families.

Key Points

  • Air India flight bound for London crashes shortly after departure in Ahmedabad, India
  • 242 passengers and crew on board, casualties reported
  • Chairman expresses condolences and focuses on supporting affected families
  • First crash of a Boeing 787 Dreamliner
  • Last accident involving Air India was in 2020, resulting in more than 20 deaths