A tragic plane crash involving an Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner has shaken Ahmedabad, with terrifying live images emerging from the scene. The flight, AI171, bound from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick, met with an accident shortly after takeoff. Reports confirm 242 people were on board, including 12 crew members (two pilots) and 230 passengers.

Air India quickly acknowledged the incident on social media platform X, stating:
“Flight AI171, operating from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick, was involved in an accident today. We are gathering details and will share updates soon on http://airindia.com and our X handle (https://x.com/airindia).”

Boeing’s Troubled Safety Record Under Scrutiny Again

The crashed aircraft was a Boeing 787 Dreamliner, a model previously considered reliable. However, this incident raises fresh concerns about Boeing’s safety standards, given its history of crashes:

  • 2024: A Boeing 737-800 (a newer version of the 737 Max) crashed in South Korea, killing nearly 180 people.

  • 2019: Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 (Boeing 737 Max) crashed, killing 157.

  • 2018: Lion Air Flight 610 (Boeing 737 Max) crashed, killing 189.

These disasters forced Boeing to ground its 737 Max fleet, costing the company $30 billion in losses. Investigations revealed a critical flaw in the Maneuvering Characteristics Augmentation System (MCAS), which was later fixed before reintroducing the aircraft as the 737-800.

Why Do Boeing Planes Keep Crashing?

The 2018-2019 crashes exposed design flaws and insufficient pilot training on the MCAS system. While the 787 Dreamliner had no prior crash record, this incident will likely trigger another safety review. Authorities are now searching for the black box to determine the cause.

Boeing’s Global Crash Statistics

Government data reveals Boeing planes have been involved in:

  • 6,000+ aviation incidents worldwide

  • 415 fatal crashes, claiming over 9,000 lives

  • 4,000+ Boeing 737-800s currently in operation across Asia, Europe, and North America

What’s Next?

As rescue operations continue, Air India has promised regular updates. Aviation experts warn that this crash could lead to stricter regulations for Boeing aircraft.

Stay tuned for verified updates.