Crash of Air India Flight AI171: The Unfolding Tragedy and What Remains Unknown
Information and Uncertainty Surrounding the Plane Crash Incident
Hop aboard as we navigate the chaos and uncertainty surrounding the devastating crash of Air India Flight AI171.
What We Know:
Passengers Aboard: Flight AI171 had 242 souls on board, with 169 Indians, 53 British, seven Portuguese, and one Canadian passenger. While some reports state 230 passengers and 12 crew members, others suggest the plane carried 239 souls in total.
Crash Site: Aerial photos reveal the heart-wrenching sight of the Boeing 787-8's wreckage, intertwined With nearby buildings, including a hostel for doctors.
Victims: The health minister of India, Jagat Prakash Nadda, has communicated that there were numerous casualties. Police have recovered 290 bodies and confirmed one survivor, who was seated in row 11A.
Departure & Destination: Flight AI171 took off from Ahmedabad at 13:38 local time, bound for London.
Flight Details: Aircraft registration no. VT-ANB, an 11-year-old Boeing 787-8, operated the flight, which was scheduled to depart at 13:10 local time and arrive in London at 18:25. Though initial data showed a rapid ascent to 625 feet followed by a drastic descent, the reasons for such events remain unknown.
What We Don't Know:
Tragedy's Origin: As of now, the root cause of this wreck is still shrouded in mystery.
Final Death Toll: The number of fatalities has yet to be precisely defined. Efforts are ongoing by emergency services to determine the exact count.
Aging Aircraft: While reports suggest the Boeing 787-8 was between 10 to 11 years old, the impact of its age on the unfortunate event remains speculative.
Sources: ntv.de, jki/dpa
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(Enrichment: Investigators have recovered one of the aircraft's "black boxes" for analysis, but a definitive cause for the crash is yet to be disclosed. Early speculation hints at an emergency declaration and lack of thrust shortly after takeoff, with the aircraft reaching a maximum altitude of merely 425 feet before crashing into a building. However, these are preliminary observations and subject to change as various investigations unfold. It's worth noting that multiple investigations will likely take several months to determine the definitive cause.)
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