Accident Overview - An Air India aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff in Amdabad, India, en route to London [1] - The aircraft, a Boeing 787 Dreamliner, was carrying 242 people; only one survivor was reported [5] Possible Causes - Aviation experts suggest potential engine issues, possibly a blockage in fuel valves, leading to a lack of thrust [3] - The rapid descent of the aircraft indicates a complete loss of thrust in the engines [3] - The Federation of All India Medical Associations suggests it's unlikely to be human error due to an SOS message [4] Analysis of the Crash - The aircraft likely passed the "go no-go" point, suggesting initial conditions were deemed safe for takeoff [2] - Unlike the Hudson River landing, the aircraft lacked the altitude and speed necessary for gliding after the engine failure [5] - Experts believe that even the best pilot could not have prevented the crash, given the circumstances [6] Impact - The plane crashed into a medical hostel, resulting in dozens of students being hospitalized [4]
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