The recent Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad resulted in a total of 279 deaths, including 241 passengers and crew members on board, and 38 people on the ground. The flight, a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, crashed shortly after takeoff from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, killing everyone except for one survivor, Vishwash Kumar Ramesh. Here's a breakdown of the casualties : - *On-board fatalities*: 241 passengers and crew members - *Ground fatalities*: 38 people, including medical students, doctors, and residents in the nearby area - *Total fatalities*: 279 people The incident has sparked an investigation, with the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) recovering the flight data recorder (black box) to determine the cause of the crash. Possible causes being considered include dual engine thrust loss, bird strike, pilot error, or technical fault .