As news of the Ahmedabad crash came in, families of the victims of Flight 182 from 1985 immediately expressed shock, concern, sympathy and memories.

AHMEDABAD – In the wake of the devastating Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad, U.S. aviation safety officials have joined the ongoing investigation into the disaster that claimed at least 271 lives.

The plane, which was headed to London Gatwick, crashed shortly after taking off. More than 200 bodies have been recovered.