Air India plane crash kills at least 241 people, 1 passenger survives

At least 241 people were killed by India Boeing The carrier said that 787 Dreamliner had crashed in a residential area moments after being taken off from Ahmed Abad in western India.

The airline said on X. There was a single survivor from the plane that was transferred to a local hospital.

It seems that the video posted on social media shows the landing landing, followed by a fiery and dark ball of smoke. It represents the first fatal collision of the Dreamliner plane in Boeing.

India said that there are 242 people on board the plane over 11 years: 230 passengers and 12 crew members.

Local officials told some media, and others were killed on the ground.

“About 294 years old,” Fedi Chaudhry, chief police officer, told Reuters.

Flightradar24 said at 1:38 pm local time, less than one minute of takeoff, Flightradar24 airline tracking said.

“This is a difficult day for all of us in Air India, and our efforts are now focusing on the needs of our passengers, crew members, their families and our loved ones,” Campbell Wilson, CEO of the carrier company, said in a video posted on social media. He added that those who suffer from injuries were transferred to a nearby hospital.

Wilson said that those who included 169 Indian citizens, 53 British citizens, seven Portuguese citizens and one Canadian one. The carrier said that the survivor is a British citizen originally from India.

The first flight path data shows that the plane has reached the maximum amount of 625 feet (the airport height about 200 feet) and then began to go down at a header -475 feet per minute.

Boeing 787-8 DREAMLINER is a sales-selling plane used on longer ways. The plane was delivered to Air India in 2014, according to Flightradar24.

The cause of the accident and why the plane lost its height quickly was not known immediately and could take months to determine. According to international protocols during the accidents, the country where the accident will lead the investigation, along with officials, the maker and its engines, and others.

The US National Transportation Council said it would send a team of investigators to India.

“We understand that people are eager to get information, and please know that we will continue to share accurate and timely information as soon as possible,” said CEO Wilson.

The 11 -year -old plane had 41,000 hours from the flight time, or approximately 8,000 take -off, which is average for that plane and the year that was built, according to Cirium in the field of aviation.

“Our deepest condolences go out to our passenger and crew loved ones on India’s flight 171, as well as everyone affected by Ahmedabad,” Boeing CEO, CEO of Boeing, said in a statement.

“He spoke with the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Air India N. Chandrasekaraan” to provide our full support, and the Boeing team is ready to support the investigation led by the investigation office in aircraft accidents in India. “

Ortberg said in a memo to employees on Thursday evening that Stephanie Bob, CEO of the Boeing Commercial Aircraft Unit, cancel their plans to attend the Paris Air Show next week “so that we can be with our team, focus on our customers and investigate.” He said he spoke with NTSB President Jennifer Humandi and “committed to our full support for the investigation process.”

“It is important not to speculate on the accident and let the investigators do their job. We will follow everyone Appendix 13 protocols “To protect the safety of the operation and ensure a comprehensive and fact -based investigation,” said Orberg.

The plane was supported by two GE aerospace Motors.

“We expand our sympathy for families and loved ones from those who were affected,” said a GE spokesman. “We have activated our emergency response team, and we are ready to support our customers and investigate.”

GE postpone the investor day, whose date was set next week.

The flights were suspended at Sardar Valpay Patel International Airport, where the flight was launched temporarily in the wake of the accident and resumed a few hours later, according to the Government Press Office in India.

Raman Naido Kinsenabu, Minister of Indian Aviation, said in a post on X.

The accident occurred just before high level Paris Air Show The commercial event has been appointed for the next week, as Boeing and Airbus have been set to announce hundreds of aircraft orders.

Boeing also works to turn a corner of years Safety and quality crises It has taken steps, although it is still unclear on Thursday whether the problem of aircraft quality is in the event of India.

Boeing shares fell approximately 5 % on Thursday.

Air India is also invested in an extensive investment in its fleet and updating its cabin in recent years.