Travel by air is one of the safest modes of transportation. But, when a plane does crash, it usually results in serious injury or death. Here’s a look at the most common reasons behind plane crashes.

An Air India Boeing 787-8 crashed into a residential area shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad Airport, India, on June 12.

Uttarakhand | A helicopter crash took place on the Kedarnath route, in the Gaurikund area under Rudraprayag district.

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Air India Flight AI 171, a Boeing 787, crashed into a residential area five minutes after taking off, official says.

An Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport ...

A Boeing 787 Dreamliner operated by Air India has crashed into a residential neighbourhood in Ahmedabad, western India, ...

NEW DELHI: An Air India plane to London crashed in a ball of fire in Ahmedabad’s Meghaninagar area minutes after taking off ...

Donald Trump has addressed Thursday's Air India crash, calling it one of the worst incidents in aviation history.