- By Shivangi Sharma
- Wed, 21 Jan 2026 06:45 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
A US-based aviation safety advocacy group has claimed that the Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner that crashed in Ahmedabad in June 2025 had a long record of serious technical problems. The Foundation for Aviation Safety has urged investigators to look beyond pilot actions and examine potential systemic, engineering and manufacturing faults that may have played a role in the disaster.
The London-bound Air India flight crashed shortly after take-off from Ahmedabad on June 12, killing all 260 people on board. The tragedy is one of the deadliest aviation accidents in India in recent years, and a full investigation into its cause is still underway.
Report Submitted To US Senate
The Foundation for Aviation Safety has submitted a detailed report to the US Senate, saying its findings are based on internal documents it obtained. The group warned that an excessive focus on crew performance could distract from “deeper, underlying systemic issues” related to the aircraft itself.
The aircraft involved, registered as VT-ANB, was among the earliest Boeing 787 Dreamliners produced. It first flew in late 2013 and entered service with Air India in early 2014. According to the Foundation, records indicate the aircraft experienced system malfunctions from its very first day of commercial operations.
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Alleged History Of Electrical And Software Failures
The advocacy group claims the aircraft suffered from a “wide and confusing variety” of problems over its 11-year service life. These included repeatedly tripping circuit breakers, electronics, avionics and software faults, wiring damage, short circuits, electrical current losses, smoke and fumes, and overheating of power distribution components.
One of the most serious incidents cited occurred in January 2022, when the aircraft reportedly suffered a fire in its P100 power distribution panel. The damage was allegedly so severe that the entire panel had to be replaced. The P100 panel is one of five that distribute high-voltage power from the engines across the aircraft.
Investigation Continues In India And US
The crash probe is being led by India’s Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) with assistance from US authorities, as the Boeing 787 and its engines were manufactured in the United States. An interim report has already sparked debate, while investigators continue to examine both technical and operational factors behind the crash.