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India witnessed a major aviation tragedy on Thursday afternoon when an Air India flight bound for London crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad's Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport.
The incident occurred near Meghaninagar, just outside the airport perimeter, sending thick plumes of smoke into the sky and triggering a large-scale emergency response.
The aircraft involved was a Boeing 787 Dreamliner operating as Flight AI171 from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick. According to a statement from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), the aircraft was carrying 242 individuals, including 222 passengers, 10 cabi...