British investigators reach India as second black box found in decade’s worst aviation disaster - Air India's Boeing 787 fleet could be grounded temporarily

In a major development, the Ministry of Civil Aviation has constituted a high-level committee to investigate the tragic Air India flight AI171 crash in Ahmedabad, which claimed 265 lives — marking the deadliest aviation disaster in Indian history.

Dreamliner, operating from Ahmedabad to London’s Gatwick Airport, crashed minutes after takeoff on June 12, claiming at least 265 lives and injuring several others.

National Investigation Agency and other central agencies have joined the probe, visiting the crash site on Friday to assist with forensic examination

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The passenger list for Air India Flight AI171, which crashed after takeoff from Ahmedabad, has been released. Over 230 passengers were onboard en route to London.

In a YouTube video, Captain Steve, who has flown both the Boeing 777 and the Boeing 787, said, "Three main theories revolve around the loss of lift of this aeroplane."

Air India flight AI171 crashed on Thursday - killing all but one of the 242 people onboard - and friends and relatives assistance centres have been created at London Gatwick and other airports