The final words of the pilot of the Air India flight that crashed have been revealed, providing new details about the final moments before the aircraft went down. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.

Seconds after the distress call, ATC responded but the plane had crashed by then, killing 241 people on board.

The fiery crash of Air India Flight 171, a Boeing 787 Dreamliner carrying 242 people, shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad airport in western India has stunned aviation experts and ignited scrutiny over possible mechanical or procedural causes with an aircraft known for its advanced technology and safety record.