Deadly Air India crash kills 260

Air India's Boeing 787-8 crashed near Ahmedabad on June 12, 2025, killing 241 passengers and 19 people on the ground. Only one passenger survived, and all 12 crew members died.

Pilots demand electrical system review

The Federation of Indian Pilots asked India's accident investigation bureau to thoroughly examine the Boeing 787's electrical systems during the crash probe, citing concerns about reliability and design.

Evidence of chronic system failures

The Foundation for Aviation Safety told investigators it has hundreds of non-public documents detailing chronic electrical, electronic, and flight computer system failures on the crashed aircraft.

“These documents explicitly detail chronic, systemic aircraft failures involving the aeroplane's electrical, electronic, and/or flight computer systems.”

Aircraft had history of issues

The Boeing 787 involved, registered VT-ANB, was manufactured in 2013 and had logged 41,868 flight hours. Its airworthiness certificate was valid until May 2026.

Safety recommendations still pending

Investigators have not yet issued interim safety recommendations for the Boeing 787 fleet despite holding evidence of chronic system failures, prompting calls for urgent action.

Investigation continues without details

India's Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau says it has made significant progress but has not released specific findings or details about the probe's status so far.