A newly engaged couple were among the nearly 300 people who died on June 12 when Air India Flight AI-171 crashed just seconds after takeoff. Hardik Avaiya, 27, and Vibhooti Patel, 28, were traveling back to their home in England after celebrating their engagement with their families and friends when they were killed in the tragic incident.

The Boeing 787 Dreamliner, packed with 242 people on board, barely cleared the rooftops of the residential neighborhood just beyond the runway in the crowded Indian metropolis of Ahmedabad.

Captain Sumit Sabharwal's chilling final message before Air India Flight 171 crashed reveals haunting moments before tragedy.

Sumeet Sabharwal had planned early retirement to be with his octogenarian father. And first officer Clive Kunder had already logged over 1,100 hours of flight time

Vishwash Kumar Ramesh was the sole survivor of Air India flight 171, which crashed seconds after takeoff on Thursday.

A British dad has shared his shock and expressed his gratitude for the last minute flight change that saved his life - he was due on the Air India flight 171 this week

Captain Sumeet Sabharwal reportedly diverted his crashing Air India flight to avoid residential buildings, saving many lives. The crash resulted in 241 fatalities, but local residents credit him as a hero for his timely decision-making.

The aircraft crashed into the campus of a medical college in Meghaninagar moments after taking off from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport at 1:39 pm on June 12, killing 241 out of 242 on board as well as 29 on the ground.