India Air Crash

India Air flight 171—traveling from Ahmedabad, India to London, England—crashed less than a minute after takeoff yesterday, killing over 200; the world’s worst aviation crash in a decade.

Video shows the plane, a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, with its nose pointed upward while losing altitude; it crashed into a medical college hostel, killing at least five medical students and injuring dozens more. At least one passenger, a British man in seat 11A, survived.

It was the first crash of this model plane, which had been operating since 2011. Boeing stock initially fell 8%.

Investigators from India and the U.K. joined first responders at the crash site to try to determine the cause of the crash, which was not immediately clear. The U.S., Boeing, and GE Aerospace have all promised to help with what will likely be a months-long investigation.

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ETERNAL PERSPECTIVE
The promise of heaven does not remove the pains of this world, but it does give us hope, strength, and peace during life’s most difficult seasons. Join us in praying for hope, strength, and peace for India’s families and first responders.

“Grant, O Lord, to all who are bereaved the spirit of faith and courage, that they may have strength to meet the days to come with steadfastness and patience; not sorrowing as those without hope, but in thankful remembrance of your great goodness, and in the joyful expectation of eternal life with all who love you.” 
Book of Common Prayer, page 264