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An Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner crashed in Ahmedabad on Thursday, June 12. The tragedy has reignited scrutiny of Boeing’s safety practices, particularly in light of earlier whistleblower claims highlighting possible structural flaws in the 787’s design. Here’s a closer look at the crash, the whistleblower’s warnings, and the challenges Boeing continues to face.
Air India Flight AI171, en route to London Gatwick, departed from Ahmedabad’s Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport at 1:38 pm. Within minutes, the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, carrying 242 people, including 169 Indian nationals, 53 British, seven Portuguese and one Canadian, crashed into the Meghani Nagar residential area of the city. The aircraft slammed into a medical college hostel and exploded into a fireball.
The crash has brought fresh focus to warnings issued by Boeing engineer Sam Salehpour, who, in early 2024, raised concerns about the structural integrity of the 787 Dreamliner.
Boeing engineer Sam Salehpour in 2024 raised serious concerns about the structural integrity of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner, alleging that the company cut corners during fuselage manufacturing. He warned that these shortcuts could result in catastrophic failures over time. His claims led the US Federal Aviation Administration to launch an investigation into the matter.
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