Information and uncertainties regarding the aviation accident:
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A passenger aircraft, allegedly operated by Air India, has met a tragic fate, crashing in western India, resulting in numerous casualties. Here's what transpired and what remains a mystery.
Confirmed Facts:
Passengers: Initial reports suggest that there were 242 souls on board, comprising 169 Indians, 53 British, seven Portuguese, and one Canadian, according to the airline and various Indian medias citing DGCA. However, some sources suggest a slightly different number, with 230 passengers and 12 crew members.
Crash Site: The plane reportedly crashed shortly after takeoff near Ahmedabad airport. Evidentally, debris lies scattered among buildings, and photographs portray the wreckage.
Victims: While the health minister declined to specify the number of casualties, citing ongoing recovery operations, local police stated that 240 bodies have been discovered. A survivor, reportedly in seat 11A, was also mentioned by authorities.
Flight Details: Flight AI171 took off at 1:38 PM local time in Ahmedabad, bound for the bustling city of London, operated by Air India using a 10-11 year old Boeing 787-8, although the specific aircraft remains unconfirmed.
Sequence of Events: Preliminary data from the ADS-B system reveals the plane ascended to a barometric altitude of 625 feet before plunging at a rate of 475 feet per minute, according to flight tracker "Flightradar24."
Crash Site Location: The tail of the alleged plane appears to jut out of a building in a doctor's hostel, confirmed by a police officer at the scene. Ahmedabad, a major city in western India, is home to over 5.6 million inhabitants.
Unanswered Questions:
Reason for the Crash: The cause behind the catastrophe continues to elude us.
Casualty Count: The precise number of fatalities remains uncertain, with rescue efforts still in progress. Airline CEO Campbell Wilson confirmed several survivors who were transferred to nearby hospitals by local authorities.
Aircraft Identity: While it's believed that the flight was scheduled to utilize a Boeing 787-8 with the registration VT-ANB, this detail is yet to be verified by Air India or authorities.
Source: ntv.de, jki/dpa
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