Air India Crash Plane Had Long History of Safety Defects, US Group Claims

Staff Reporter | Public Vox News|21th January, 2026

A US-based aviation safety organization has claimed that the Air India aircraft that crashed in India last year had a long record of serious technical defects, including incidents of fire and power system failures.

The claim was made by the Foundation for Aviation Safety, which recently submitted a detailed report to the United States Senate. The group says the information is based on internal documents that came into its possession.

Deadly Crash in Ahmedabad

On 12 June 2025, a Boeing 787 Dreamliner operated by Air India crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad while en route to London.

The disaster killed 260 passengers and crew members, making it one of the deadliest air accidents in India’s history.

Aircraft Background

Registration: VT-ANB

First flight: Late 2013

Entered Air India service: Early 2014

One of the earliest Boeing 787 aircraft ever built

Alleged Technical Failures

According to the Foundation for Aviation Safety, the aircraft suffered from major system problems from its first day in service. The group claims these issues were caused by:

“A wide and confusing variety of engineering, manufacturing, quality, and maintenance problems.”

The reported failures include:

Repeated circuit breaker trips

Electronics and software malfunctions

Wiring damage and short circuits

Loss of electrical power

Overheating of power system components

Reports of onboard fire incidents

Ongoing Investigation

The official investigation into the crash is still underway. An interim report released in July sparked international debate and raised further safety concerns.

Boeing’s Response

Boeing has declined to comment on the claims.