A look back at some of the worst airplane crashes in history
Quelle: VIDEOELEPHANT (Glomex)
The recent crash of an Air India Boeing 787 in India has joined the list of major aviation disasters, even though information about the victims is still preliminary. This event is particularly notable as it is the first major accident involving the modern 787 Dreamliner, which was en route to London's Gatwick Airport. The aircraft carried passengers of various nationalities, including British, Indian, Portuguese, and Canadian. Contact with the control tower was lost shortly after takeoff at an altitude of about 190 meters. Rescue teams are on site, and the causes are still being investigated. Throughout history, airplane crashes have had profound impacts on the industry, leading to changes in safety standards and systems.