MailOnline's David Averre explains how one of the world's most advanced passenger jets, a Boeing 787 Dreamliner bound for London Gatwick, crashed near Ahmedabad Airport earlier today.
MailOnline's David Averre explains how one of the world's most advanced passenger jets, a Boeing 787 Dreamliner bound for London Gatwick, crashed into a heavily populated area shortly after departing from Ahmedabad Airport in India earlier today.
Air India Flight 171 was carrying 242 passengers and crew, including more than 50 Britons, when it crashed just minutes after take-off.
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The passenger plane bound for Gatwick crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad
Flight 171 was bound for Gatwick Airport, authorities in London confirm, as search and rescue teams are deployed.
Shocking images shared to social media showed a huge trail of smoke emanating from the crash site near the international airport…
This is the moment an Air India flight bound for London crashed shortly after take-off. The Boeing 787 departed Ahmedabad Airport…
Experts told the BBC that a flap issue, engine failure or a bird strike are among the possible causes of the crash.
An investigation into the crash is underway and is expected to involve experts from the aircraft’s manufacturer, Boeing, along…
Watch: Moment London-bound Air India flight crashes shortly after take-off
