US NTSB Joins Ahmedabad Air India Crash Probe After 270 Deaths

U.S. aviation safety officials from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) have arrived in Ahmedabad to assist in the investigation of the devastating Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner crash that killed at least 271 people. The crash occurred shortly after takeoff from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, with the plane impacting buildings and bursting into flames. India’s Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) is leading the investigation, while the U.S. teams conduct a parallel probe under international protocols due to the American-made aircraft. Both the flight data recorder and cockpit voice recorder have been recovered and are expected to provide crucial information about the crash. Boeing and GE have also dispatched teams to support the investigation, as local regulators have mandated inspections of all Boeing 787s in India. The joint efforts aim to determine the cause of the tragedy and lead to safety recommendations to prevent future incidents.