VIDEO: Full Sequence From Take-Off To Crash Final Moments Of Air India 171 Captured On CCTV In Spine-Chilling Footage/hi
Air India’s crash was captured on video, showing the fateful events unfolding shortly after the aircraft left the ground.
The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, bound for London Gatwick, crashed into a residential area near Ahmedabad’s Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport. It was carrying 242 passengers and crew members, and so far, over 200 fatalities have been reported.
One British passenger, Vivwash Kumar Ramesh, is the only known survivor at this time. He was seated in 11A and claims to have jumped out of the plane. He is receiving medical treatment.
You can see a clip showing the whole sequence, from takeoff to landing, right below:
Authorities Still Working To Determine What Caused Air India Crash
flight crash site Indian authorities are still investigating the cause of the crash, with early reports suggesting that wing flap issues played a role. The United Kingdom and the United States have also deployed investigators to work alongside local teams.
The Tata Group, which owns Air India, has announced that families of each victim will receive $120,000 in compensation, while medical expenses for survivors will also be covered.
The tragic incident occurred at 1:47 p.m. local time on Thursday morning.
