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The first fatal crash of a Boeing 787 Dreamliner took place today in Ahmedabad when Air India Flight 171 to London Gatwick crashed shortly after takeoff. The accident was caught on several cameras from different angles. The aircraft took off, briefly gained altitude, then crashed 30 seconds later into the heavily populated area of Ahmedabad, killing more than 20 on the ground.

There was only one survivor onboard the aircraft, a British national.

The Indian authorities, assisted by specialists from Boeing and GE Aerospace, the manufacturer of the aircraft’s engines, opened an inquiry into the accident.