On June 12, a Boeing 787 operated by Air India crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad’s Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport. The flight, headed to London, went down in the Meghani area of the city, sending thick black smoke into the air and prompting a rapid emergency response.
At least 270 people are now confirmed dead. Miraculously, one survivor managed to escape through an emergency door. The crash marks one of India’s deadliest air disasters in recent history.
While investigations are still underway to determine the cause of the crash, the tragedy serves as a stark reminder of the dangers that persist in air travel. Despite significant advances in aviation technology, catastrophic incidents still occur, often leaving few survivors. Over the years, the world has witnessed numerous devastating air disasters.
Click through and note some of the deadliest passenger plane crashes in history.