India, June 13 -- The crash of Air India flight 171 from Ahmedabad to London, a Boeing 787 aircraft, just 33 seconds after takeoff from Ahmedabad's Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, has sent shockwaves not just in India but through the global aviation community.

The 11-year-old plane, which was carrying 230 passengers and 12 crew members, never gained sufficient altitude before it nose-dived and erupted into flames before crashing into a nearby medical college hostel.

This tragedy now sits at the centre of intense scrutiny and speculation. A formal investigation has been launched by the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) into the deadly crash of Air India flight 171.

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