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Ahmedabad air crash: Why accidents are common during take-offs, landings

IndiaTimes Thursday, 12 June 2025 ()
A devastating Air India crash near Ahmedabad, claiming 242 lives, highlights the dangers of take-off. Accident reports reveal that take-off and landing are the most vulnerable phases of flight. Pilot error, engine failure, technical malfunctions, adverse weather, and runway obstructions are major contributing factors to these accidents due to proximity to ground.
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 An Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad, marking the first fatal accident involving this flagship long-haul aircraft. The doomed flight had 242 people onboard, including foreign nationals. Designed for fuel efficiency and long-range travel, the 787-8 has...

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