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Dreamliner, operating from Ahmedabad to London’s Gatwick Airport, crashed minutes after takeoff on June 12, claiming at least 265 lives and injuring several others.
National Investigation Agency and other central agencies have joined the probe, visiting the crash site on Friday to assist with forensic examination
Tragedy strikes as Air India Flight AI171 from Ahmedabad to London crashes shortly after takeoff. Learn about the route map, rescue efforts, and ongoing investigation.
Flight data shows the aircraft barely reached an altitude of 625 feet before issuing a mayday and losing contact with the control tower
Air India flight AI171 crashed on Thursday - killing all but one of the 242 people onboard - and friends and relatives assistance centres have been created at London Gatwick and other airports
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Asianet Newsable on MSNWhat caused Air India AI171 crash? Aviation expert blames flap error, says aircraft lost liftIn a YouTube video, Captain Steve, who has flown both the Boeing 777 and the Boeing 787, said, "Three main theories revolve around the loss of lift of this aeroplane."
Flight AI171 investigations continue with global agencies, including the U.S. NTSB, FAA, GE, and Boeing, assisting the AAIB.
Investigators have recovered the black box from the Air India Boeing 787-8 aircraft that crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad, killing 241 people. The black box, comprising flight data and cockpit voice recorders,