An Air India flight carrying 242 passengers and crew crashed in India shortly after takeoff, with no survivors likely, marking the first Boeing 787 crash. The tragic incident occurred as Flight AI171 was en route from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick, according to Air India.

The plane, a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, crashed near Ahmedabad airport in Gujarat state, with initial reports suggesting no survivors. This is the first fatal incident involving Boeing's Dreamliner aircraft. The aircraft had accumulated over 41,000 hours of flying time, considered average for this model.

Authorities are working to gather more information about the crash. The Indian Directorate General of Civil Aviation reported that the plane went down immediately after takeoff, resulting in a ball of fire and thick smoke. Rescue teams and emergency response agencies have been mobilized to the site.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his condolences and directed swift action to respond to the crash. The National Transportation Safety Board will send a team of U.S. investigators to assist in the investigation.