Overview
- Flight AI-171 disappeared from radar seconds after takeoff from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport on June 12
- The London-bound Boeing 787-8 was carrying 242 people, including 171 passengers and crew
- This incident is believed to be the first fatal accident involving the 787 Dreamliner since its 2011 debut
- Boeing shares fell more than 7% in pre-market trading following confirmation of the crash
- Air India and Boeing have pledged full cooperation with rescue teams and regulatory investigators at the scene