Boeing’s First 787 Crash Raises Alarming Questions About Safety Culture, Manufacturing Flaws, and Ignored Warnings
In what is termed as the first time since its launch in 2011, a Boeing 787 Dreamliner has crashed and the timing couldn't be more damning. The Air India flight plunged just seconds after take-off from Ahmedabad, killing all 241 onboarders except one miraculous passenger; sparking a fresh storm around Boeing’s controversial safety record, and resurrecting chilling warnings from a late whistleblower who said this could happen.
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Despite recurring issues with its engines and manufacturing delays, the Boeing 787 has long boasted an enviable safety record until now. According to flight data, the Air India aircraft reached only 190 meters (625 feet) before nose-diving, barely seconds into its climb. CCTV footage shows the landing gear still down, the nose pitched up, a desperate attempt to regain control, perhaps too late.
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"There’s no clear reason yet," said David Gleave, a former accident investigator. "It’s a highly unusual event,in a very safe aircraft."
Experts note that such failures during takeoff are rare and often catastrophic, especially in fair weather conditions.
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