Core Points - A Boeing 787-8 aircraft crashed in Ahmedabad, India, resulting in 241 fatalities among the 242 onboard, with one survivor [1][3] - The crash occurred shortly after takeoff, with the aircraft losing signal at an altitude of 625 feet (approximately 190 meters) [3][5] - The sole survivor, Vishwas Kumar Ramesh, was seated near the emergency exit and managed to call his father after the crash [5][7] - The black box of the aircraft has been recovered, and preliminary data indicates potential issues with the landing gear system during takeoff [5][7] - Boeing has expressed its willingness to cooperate fully with the investigation led by the Indian aviation authorities [5][7] - This incident marks the first fatal accident involving the Boeing 787-8 model, which has been in service for over 11 years [7] - Following the crash, Boeing's stock price fell by 8% in pre-market trading [7] Industry Impact - The crash has raised concerns regarding the safety record of the Boeing 787 series, which has transported over 1 billion passengers in less than 14 years [7] - The incident has prompted international condolences from various leaders and organizations, highlighting the global impact of aviation safety [8][10]
唯一幸存者亲述灾难瞬间!波音787首次致命空难,至少265人死亡