Core Points - The Boeing 787 "Dreamliner" experienced its first fatal crash on June 12, resulting in over 265 fatalities, with only one survivor [2][3] - The crash occurred shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad International Airport, with the aircraft sending a distress signal before losing contact [3] - Investigations are ongoing, with multiple countries sending teams to assist in the inquiry [2] Incident Details - The aircraft involved was a Boeing 787-8, which took off at 13:38 local time and crashed shortly thereafter [3] - The sole survivor, Vishwas Kumar Ramesh, was seated near an emergency exit and reported being unaware of how he escaped [3] - Initial analyses suggest potential causes include wind shear, dual engine failure, or inherent aircraft faults [6][7] Aircraft Background - The Boeing 787 was developed to compete with Airbus and was named through a public voting process, reflecting significant expectations from Boeing [7] - The aircraft has faced multiple safety issues since its introduction, including battery overheating incidents that led to a temporary global grounding [8] - Despite these issues, the 787 has transported over 1 billion passengers in less than 14 years, marking a significant milestone in aviation history [8]