Air India plane crash: Boeing, a whistleblower, and his 'gap' warning - 'That’s not how you build aircraft'
Thursday, 12 June 2025 Air India Flight AI171, a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad, killing all 242 onboard. The tragedy has brought renewed attention to whistleblower Sam Salehpour's 2024 warnings about structural flaws in the 787 Dreamliner. Salehpour alleged shortcuts in manufacturing could lead to catastrophic failure. Boeing has refuted these claims, stating the aircraft is safe.
An Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad, marking the first fatal accident involving this flagship long-haul aircraft. The doomed flight had 242 people onboard, including foreign nationals. Designed for fuel efficiency and long-range travel, the 787-8 has...
FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford suggests the AI 171 crash wasn't due to mechanical failure or accidental fuel control switch movement. He stated that they are.. IndiaTimes
A Delta Air Lines flight bound for Atlanta made an emergency landing after its Boeing 767 engine caught fire shortly after takeoff from LAX. Dramatic passenger videos show flames bursting from the left engine mid-air before pilots declared a mayday and safely returned to the airport. No injuries were reported, but this marks the second Delta engine fire this year, raising fresh concerns about Boeing’s aircraft safety and maintenance. Delta is investigating the cause as viral footage reignites debate over Boeing’s ongoing troubles.
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Fresh controversy has erupted over the fatal Air India crash in Gujarat’s Ahmedabad last month. A Wall Street Journal report claims a cockpit recording reveals the captain cut off the aircraft’s fuel midair, moments after takeoff. The first officer, reportedly panicked, questioned the captain’s move, as per the leaked cockpit transcript. Both pilots, Captain Sumeet Sabharwal and First Officer Clive Kunder, were killed along with 240 others onboard and 19 on the ground—only one person survived. While the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau's (AIIB) preliminary report confirms both fuel switches were turned off within a second, it doesn’t state whether the action was accidental or deliberate. India’s Civil Aviation Minister urged restraint, saying no conclusions should be drawn yet. The Federation of Indian Pilots (FIP) has strongly condemned the US media report, calling it speculative and harmful. Meanwhile, Air India completed checks on the Fuel Control Switches in all Boeing 787s with no issues found.
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Following recent incidents and regulatory scrutiny, the Tata Group and the aviation ministry are collaborating to revitalise Air India. Discussions between N.. IndiaTimes
An Air India flight scheduled from Jaipur to Mumbai returned to its base within minutes of taking off on Friday, report said. The aircraft was in the air for.. DNA
Following the AI-171 crash on June 12, Air India has seen a spike in pilot sick leaves, prompting DGCA intervention. On June 16, 112 Air India pilots reported.. IndiaTimes
Following the devastating Air India AI-171 crash in Ahmedabad, which claimed 260 lives, 112 pilots reported sick on June 16, Parliament was informed. The.. IndiaTimes
The DGCA has issued a stern warning to Air India, threatening action over safety violations, including crew fatigue management and training protocols. The.. IndiaTimes
The Air India Flight AI 171 crash is under investigation, focusing on ten critical seconds in the cockpit. A Bloomberg report highlights unexplained actions,.. IndiaTimes
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An Air India flight AI 171 from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick crashed. The flight carried 242 passengers and crew. There were 169 Indian, 53 British, 7 Portuguese,... IndiaTimes
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