India, June 13 -- The devastating crash of Air India Flight 171 near Ahmedabad airport has sent shockwaves through India's aviation sector. Moreover, this tragedy is to become the nation's most expensive aviation insurance claim.

The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner carrying 242 people crashed shortly after takeoff, killing 241 passengers and crew members. Only one British national of Indian origin survived the horrific incident that occurred at 5 a.m. local time.

The aircraft struck a medical school hostel during the crash, consequently killing at least one person on the ground. Furthermore, seven people remain missing while over 50 from the building required hospitalisation. The flight was bound for London Gatwick when disaster struck just th...