Air India flight AI171, a Boeing 787-8 carrying 242 people, crashed after taking off from Ahmedabad on its way to London.

A Delhi-bound Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner flight has been forced to turn back on Monday after the aircraft’s pilot said the jet was facing technical issues mid-air. The Air India flight, AI 315, was operating from Hong Kong to Delhi and had departed from the Asian city at 11.59am local time for its scheduled destination in New Delhi.

Global probe underway into Air India Ahmedabad crash that killed 241. Boeing, NTSB, and FAA join AAIB as black box data is analyzed. DNA matches confirm 92 victims; rescue efforts praised.

The aircraft, Air India flight AI-171, took off from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport on Thursday afternoon and crashed shortly after in the Meghaninagar area. The plane burst into flames upon impact. Fire and rescue teams were immediately dispatched to douse the blaze, confirmed fire officer Jayesh Khadia.

On June 12, a tragic Air India plane crash devastated Ahmedabad, claiming the lives of 241 people on board and 29 people on the ground. But the toll may not end there. Filmmaker Mahesh Kalawadia, also known as Mahesh Jirawala,

In the video, the woman is seen smiling and giggling as she films the interior of an Air India flight. Her demeanor, given the video's context, has provoked strong reactions on social media.

Aviation expert Captain Steve Scheibner believes dual engine failure caused the Air India crash near Ahmedabad. New footage shows the ram air turbine deployed, indicating an emergency. A survivor reported a loud bang and flickering lights.