Air India passenger plane, Flight AI171, crashed in Ahmedabad, India, shortly after takeoff, killing over 240 people onboard.
Boeing 787 Dreamliner, bound for London Gatwick, failed to gain lift at 825 feet, with landing gear still down.
Pilots issued a Mayday call as they struggled to climb, but the plane, loaded with fuel, crashed into a residential area.
One person miraculously survived the devastating crash, which marked the first fatal incident involving a Boeing 787 Dreamliner.
Search and rescue teams responded swiftly, combing through wreckage in Ahmedabad’s northwestern city, as locals reported widespread destruction.
The cause remains under investigation, with initial reports suggesting mechanical failure or pilot error as possible factors.
The tragedy has sparked global mourning, with condolences pouring in for victims, including 53 Britons, and their families.