The first Boeing 787 Dreamliner crashed in India (video)

A rare, if not historic, plane crash has occurred in India. An Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner with all passengers on board has crashed near Ahmedabad, a major city in the state of Gujarat.

Videos of the plane crashing into a residential area and thick smoke billowing into the sky at the scene of the accident quickly went viral on social media. The number of fatalities and injuries has not yet been officially announced. However, it is reported that there were 242 passengers on board. Among them were 169 Indians, 53 British, 7 Portuguese, 1 Canadian and 11 children.

According to Reuters, the missing plane was flight AI171, with London Gatwick Airport as its starting point, while some sources say it was flying to Birmingham.

According to technical data, the crashed Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner is one of Boeing's modern airliners, produced in recent years, distinguished by its innovative and economical flight characteristics. This is the first major accident in the history of this model. This could be another serious blow for Boeing, amid a spate of technical problems that have been rampant in recent times.

Air India officials have not yet provided any details about the exact cause or consequences of the incident. The company's statement only confirmed that "an emergency situation occurred with flight AI171." An investigation into the incident has been launched, and additional official information is expected to be released in the coming hours.

In this situation, embassies of many countries, including diplomats from Great Britain and Portugal, are working to provide assistance and obtain accurate information about the dead and injured.

This incident will undoubtedly once again put the issue of aviation safety on the agenda not only in India, but also around the world.