What happened
A passenger plane en route to London crashed on departure at an airport in India’s western city of Ahmedabad. The plane hit a hostel for doctors when it crashed, with images showing the tail of the plane protruding from the building.
More than 200 feared dead
There were 242 passengers and crew members aboard the Air India flight, the airline said. While a city police commissioner told The Associated Press that there appears to be no survivors, the CEO of Air India said injured passengers have been taken to local hospitals. A doctors’ group said at least four students staying at the hostel are missing following the crash.
Boeing’s response
The plane was a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, according to Flightradar24. It’s the first major incident involving the aircraft, and Boeing said it is ready to support Air India. • Safety record: Air India has seen a few rare but high-profile plane crashes through the years. Previous accidents have spurred Indian authorities to improve its safety and infrastructure, but challenges remain.
