The investigation into Air India flight 171 crash opens up questions into the many concerns surrounding Boeing's 787.

U.S. safety officials are traveling to India to investigate the cause of the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, a popular model that airlines operate out of DFW, Houston and other U.S. hubs.

The Air India flight, carrying 242 passengers and crew members, crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad, India, en route to London Gatwick.