Air India crash: Flying has become safer over decades; last 5 yrs safest since 2000

A devastating Air India AI 171 flight crash in Ahmedabad, involving a Boeing 787 Dreamliner, resulted in the loss of almost all 245 on board. According to data from Aviation Safety Network, flying has actually become safer over the last few decades. A devastating Air India AI 171 flight crash in Ahmedabad, involving a Boeing 787 Dreamliner, resulted in the loss of almost all 245 on board. According to data from Aviation Safety Network, flying has actually become safer over the last few decades.