Ahmedabad: A team of Boeing experts has arrived in Ahmedabad to assist in the investigation of the tragic Air India plane crash that claimed over 270 lives. The incident occurred on Thursday afternoon when a London-bound Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, carrying 242 people, crashed into a medical college complex shortly after takeoff from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport.
The crash resulted in the deaths of nearly all passengers and crew on board, with the sole survivor being a passenger seated in 11A. In addition to the lives lost on the aircraft, nearly 30 people on the ground were also reported dead as the aircraft slammed into hostel buildings within the medical college premises, triggering explosions and fires.
The Boeing team will work closely with Indian aviation authorities, including the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) and the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB), to piece together what led to one of India’s deadliest aviation disasters in recent memory. The investigators will examine flight data, black box recordings, air traffic control communications, and the wreckage at the crash site.
The Dreamliner had just begun its ascent when it suddenly veered off course and lost altitude, raising serious questions about potential mechanical failure or pilot error. With weather conditions reportedly normal at the time of departure, the focus has shifted to technical and operational aspects of the flight.
Authorities have cordoned off the crash site, and forensic teams are continuing the recovery and identification process of the deceased. Families of the victims have started arriving in the city, while the lone survivor, critically injured, remains under intensive care.
The DGCA has assured a thorough probe, and the Ministry of Civil Aviation has pledged full transparency in sharing findings with the public once the investigation is complete.
As the nation mourns the devastating loss, all eyes are on the Boeing-led technical analysis, which is expected to play a crucial role in uncovering the exact cause behind the fatal crash.
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