241 out of 242 passengers died, and several people on the ground passed away following the impact.

The plane was heading for Gatwick from Ahmedabad, India, when it, shortly after takeoff, crashed into a residential area where, according to The Guardian, medical students, doctors, and their families” lived.

The pilots on the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner issued a mayday call to air traffic control moments after takeoff when they had only reached an altitude of about 190 meters. Air India Chairman Natarajan Chandrasekaran told CNBC-TV18 from Ahmedabad that the airline is actively coordinating with Boeing and GE Aerospace to ensure full support. They have a team of experts on the ground assisting with the investigation.

“I’ve also asked them to send their best experts to work with us in this process. They are very supportive,” he said.

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