Air India 787 Crash Kills Over 260 Ahmedabad

A Boeing 787 Dreamliner operated by Air India crashed shortly after takeoff in Ahmedabad, India, killing 265 people including passengers and residents on the ground, with only one survivor reported. The aircraft struck a medical college hostel and a canteen building housing students and families, exacerbating the death toll. Indian authorities have recovered one of the two black boxes and launched a formal investigation involving international experts, including representatives from Britain, the United States, and Boeing, to determine the cause of the crash. The incident has raised urgent questions about the safety of the Boeing 787 fleet and possible manufacturing or operational errors, though investigators caution against premature speculation until the flight data is analyzed. Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the crash site and met with survivors, while recovery and identification efforts continue, with DNA profiling underway for many victims. The tragedy deeply affected the local community, including those with personal ties to the area, highlighting the human impact of the disaster beyond the aviation sector.