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Boeing is working to gather information after an Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner with 242 people onboard crashed minutes after taking off from India's Ahmedabad city, a company spokesperson said. Soon after the crash, Boeing shares fell 8 per cent in pre market US trading.

Boeing shares fall flat after crash

Shares of Boeing fell sharply in pre-market trading on Thursday, dropping over 6 per cent after an Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner aircraft crashed in Ahmedabad.As of 3.31 p.m. IST, Boeing shares were down by 6.42 per cent in pre-market trading, at $196.51. On Wednesday, the stock had closed 0.80 per cent lower at $214.

Boeing planes recent crash

This is one of the most serious aviation incidents in India in recent years involving a wide-body aircraft. Boeing aircraft have been involved in multiple crashes over the years. The most recent was a Jeju Air flight in South Korea, which crashed in late December 2024 during a landing attempt, resulting in the loss of 179 lives. That aircraft was a Boeing 737-800.

Major Boeing Plane Crashes

  • Lion Air Flight 610: On October 29, 2018, a Boeing 737 MAX 8 plunged into the Java Sea 13 minutes after takeoff, claiming all 189 lives on board, marking one of the deadliest Boeing 737 crashes.
  • Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302: On March 10, 2019, a Boeing 737 MAX 8 crashed near Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, killing 157 people due to a malfunctioning sensor activating the MCAS anti-stall system.
  • Jeju Air Flight 2216: On December 29, 2024, a Boeing 737-800 crashed at Muan International Airport, South Korea, resulting in 179 deaths, the deadliest aviation disaster of 2024.
  • Air India Flight 182: On June 23, 1985, a Boeing 747-237B exploded mid-air near Cork, Ireland, killing all 329 passengers and crew.

What is Boeing?

Boeing is a US-based multinational company that designs, manufactures, and sells aeroplanes, helicopters, rockets, satellites, and missiles across the globe. The aircraft, manufactured by Boeing and operated by Air India, was en route from Ahmedabad to London when it crashed shortly after takeoff. The flight was carrying 242 people, including 10 crew members and three infants.The crash occurred near the Meghani Nagar area of Ahmedabad. Witnesses reported seeing thick black smoke rising from the site immediately after the crash -- indicating potentially extensive damage.

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What happened to Boeing flight

The aircraft took off at 13.39 IST from Runway 23 at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport. According to officials, a Mayday call was issued moments after liftoff, but no further communication was received from the cockpit. The flight was being operated by Capt. Sumeet Sabharwal, a long-time Air India pilot with over 8,200 flying hours, and First Officer Clive Kundar, who had logged 1,100 hours. Thick black smoke was seen rising from the crash site by residents and airport staff. According to the DGCA statement, emergency services were immediately dispatched, and rescue operations are still going on. The aircraft crashed outside the airport boundary, suggesting it failed to climb properly after takeoff.

According to information, the DGCA officials are on site collecting flight data, voice recordings, and witness accounts as part of the investigation. Reports said that Boeing representatives and officials are also expected to assist the ground staff. 

(With inputs from agency)