A new theory over the devastating Air India crash, where all 242 passengers but one were killed, as a Boeing whistleblower makes claims about 'chaotic and dangerous manufacturing' at factories.
Ed Pierson, a former high-level Boeing manager who testified at the US Congress, said it was 'possible' safety concerns raised by himself and others in 2019 could have affected the Gatwick-bound aircraft.
At the time, his fellow whistleblower Sam Saklephour voiced concerns about the air giant's manufacturing, claiming staff would force parts to fit together to close gaps. Boeing previously refuted these claims.
When asked if these safety concerns could have affected the doomed Air India fight, which is believed to have claimed the lives of 279 people so far, Mr Pierson said: 'It is possible.
'Because the problems he identified that's how the plane were being built for a long time so the testimony that he gave and I gave that day all proceeded this India accident.'
Mr Pierson, who previously spoke of manufacturing concerns of the company's 737 Max aircraft told NDTV production facilities were 'chaotic and dangerous'.
'There were a lot of indications of chaotic and dangerous manufacturing. We were rushing to build the planes to get them out of the door. Employees were pressured to get their work done.
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