Air India Plane Crash: Boeing engineer-turned-whistleblower Sam Salehpour told senators he was threatened and silenced after raising alarming safety concerns about Boeing 787 and 777 aircraft.
He cited faulty workmanship and a toxic corporate culture, warning of catastrophic consequences.
Just years later, an Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner crashed in Ahmedabad, killing all 242 onboardâmarking the first fatal Dreamliner crash since its launch.
The incident raises serious questions about Boeingâs accountability, possible cover-ups, and what regulators missed.
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A former Boeing engineer who worked on the avionics of the Boeing 787 between 2004 and 2007 has weighed in on the tragic crash of Air India Flight AI171. Dismissing the possibility of pilot error, the expert points to a likely failure in the propulsion system â suggesting both engines may have lost power before the crash. He highlights potential maintenance lapses or fuel system issues, urging a deep investigation.
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A Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner operated by Air India crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad, killing 204 people. The aircraft was bound for London. The incident has sent Boeing shares plunging over 8% in both U.S. and German markets. The pilot issued a mayday call before communication was lost. The 787-8, despite its advanced design, has a troubled history of battery fires and engineering concerns. Whistleblower Sam Salehpour previously warned of production shortcuts. Authorities are investigating the cause of the crash amid renewed scrutiny of Boeingâs safety record.
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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 faced a history of safety concernsâmost notably battery fires and structural warnings from Boeing whistleblowers. Delivered in 2014, the crashed aircraft was 11 years old. Boeingâs stock plunged nearly 8% following the news as scrutiny intensifies over the Dreamliner programâs long-standing safety issues.
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In this exclusive visual breakdown, we reconstruct the tragic final moments of Air India Flight AI171, which crashed just seconds after taking off from Ahmedabad en route to London Gatwick. The Boeing 787 Dreamliner, carrying 242 people onboard, vanished from radar within minutes. Through detailed graphics and eyewitness accounts, we trace the doomed flightâs path, the crash into a nearby hostel, and the massive emergency response that followed.
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