An Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad, leading to the deaths of more than 200 people and marking one of the deadliest aviation disasters in recent history. The flight was en route to London Gatwick Airport carrying 242 individuals, with only one survivor emerging by nightfall. While air travel is generally considered safe, the statistics reveal that catastrophic crashes involving large aircraft often result in high fatalities. This accident resonates with previous notable air tragedies; for instance, in January 2025, a regional jet collided with a U.S. Army helicopter, killing 67. Similarly, December 2024 saw a Jeju Air plane crash in South Korea, leaving only two survivors from 181 passengers, and in March 2022, a China Eastern Airlines crash resulted in 132 fatalities, the worst in China's history.
Deadly Air India Plane Crash Claims Over 200 Lives
Deadly Air India Plane Crash Claims Over 200 Lives
A tragic aviation incident occurred involving an Air India flight, resulting in significant loss of life and evoking comparisons to previous disasters.
The full extent of casualties and the causes of these tragedies continue to be examined, underscoring the inherent risks in aviation despite its overall statistical safety.
