The pilot of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner issued a 'Mayday' distress call, denoting a full emergency, soon after takeoff. The flight crashed near near the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport.

A London-bound Air India Boeing Dreamliner carrying 242 passengers, including nationals from India, the UK, Portugal, and Canada, crashed near Ahmedabad shortly after takeoff, prompting heartfelt condolences from global leaders.

Air India Flight 171 goes down in Ahmedabad, Boeing stock plunges 7% as safety fears explode: Air India flight AI 171 crash near Ahmedabad shocked the world as a Boeing 787 Dreamliner with 242 people onboard went down shortly after takeoff on June 12,