Air India 787 Crash Kills 270, Probe Expands

An Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad, resulting in at least 270 deaths and only one survivor. The crash occurred during a critical low-altitude phase after the aircraft lost power, and investigators are considering technical malfunction, bird strike, wind shear, or overloading as possible causes. Both black boxes have been recovered, and the investigation is being supported by UK, US, and Boeing officials. The Indian government has set up a high-level committee to review the incident and recommend safety measures, and has ordered fleet-wide inspections of similar aircraft. Authorities are also providing interim compensation to victims’ families. The crash has led to renewed scrutiny of Air India's safety record and calls for a transparent investigation.