At this time, of the 166 people on board that plane, only 8 are known to have survived.
The weather was good. There were no notifications from the pilot that they were having problems. The reason for the crash is unknown.
8 people jumped from the plane as it landed. They escaped before the plane was engulfed in flames.
The passengers on the plane included, 32 women, 105 men and 19 children. 4 of the children on board were babies.
There were 6 crew members onboard.
Rescue efforts were hindered by the area where the crash took place. It is a very hilly area with lots of trees. Large amounts of smoke was also pouring from the plane also handicapped the efforts.
Families of the people who died in the crash are getting $4260 for individual. Ones who were injured are receiving $1,064.
Boeing is also going to send out a group of people to help India Air investigate the crash.
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