Air India plane crash death toll rises to 270
Summary
A plane crash in Ahmedabad, India, involving an Air India flight resulted in the deaths of 270 people, with only one survivor. The crash involved a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner and occurred shortly after take-off, impacting a residential building. An investigation is underway with support from the US and UK, and India's aviation authority has ordered additional safety checks for similar planes.Key Facts
- 270 bodies have been recovered from the plane crash site in Ahmedabad.
- The crash left one survivor, a 40-year-old British man.
- The aircraft lost altitude and crashed into a residential area used by doctors.
- India's Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau is leading the inquiry with international help.
- A black box was found and is expected to help with the investigation.
- The plane was a Boeing 787-8, 11 years old, frequently flying between Ahmedabad and London.
- As a preventive step, India's aviation regulator ordered safety checks on similar Air India planes.
- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Air India's CEO visited the crash site and the injured.
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