Boeing 787 First Crash- Ice711 Airways & News

Hello, everyone! Thank you for joining today’s broadcast. This is reporter and CEO of Ice711 Airways & News, CynLikesPlanes coming to you live from Indianapolis. Today our shocking story is the very first 787 Dreamliner has crashed in India. There are said to be no survivors. Reports have concluded the cause of the crash was due to landing gear malfunctions during takeoff.

More details will be added when our resources get more information. For now, please stick with our co-reporter, @Algodoo30, live from the heart of central Brasil. Let’s see what he has to say!

R.I.P to over 200 people who have unfortunately been lost.

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According to our resources, there were 169 Indians, 53 British natives, 7 Portuguese, and 1 Canadian. Takeoff: Ahmedabad The plane was said to be headed for London Heathrow. Other reports state that another cause was both engines malfunctioning leading to the aircraft to plunge after takeoff.

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Fight №: AI Flight 171. Registration: Unknown. Please stick with us as we find out more information.

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BIG UPDATE: As of right now, there is 1 accounted survivor. Will we have more valued lives that survive this tragedy?

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@A330Butter if you have more information, please add.

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The plane’s registration was VT-ANB which is a 11 year old 787-8

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The tragedy is sad . Probably the worst in 5 or more years. My theory is that it’s a maintanence failure that caused the crash. Usualy design failures happen on new aircraft.

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Unfortunately…

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According to the sole survivor, there was a loud sound in the aircraft, followed by screams and the 787 smashing into the ground.

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My home city. Very sad

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Agreed. R.I.P everyone.

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PixelKingdoms News Summary:


A plane has recently crashed in the city of Ahmedabad, India, carrying 242 people, and killing 241 on board the aircraft. Recent reports have stated that more people have died in the medical center it crashed into, with a death toll of ~290 people. The plane gradually ascended, then started descending about 30 seconds after takeoff.

  • Flight No. : Air India Flight 171
  • Aircraft Registration: VT-ANB
  • Airport/Location: Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport (AMD)

Suspected (by me) Theories:

  • Electrical Failure
  • Pilot Error
  • Mechanical Failure
  • Or, some of the above combined.

This is the first fatal crash of a Boeing 787 Dreamliner since it was introduced to the market. Rest In Peace to all lives lost in this fatal incident. More updates soon.

Video (WARNING: POTENTIALLY GRAPHIC)

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Video doesn’t work on my end. Besides that, awesome report. I can’t remember if you are employed by IAAN.

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Guys…I also forgot to say my Mom works in Air India.
But thankfully she wasn’t in the plane.Thank God.

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here is video: [(link)File:Air India 171 runway CCTV.webm - Wikipedia]

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alright. thanks!

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Wow, condolences to her.

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Condolences? He said she wasn’t in the plane.

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Condolences can mean respect. Respect to her for not being on the plane

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Oh, my bad. I had no idea.

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