The Air India (BOEING 787-8 DREAMLINER) crash in Ahmedabad puts Boeing’s safety record back in focus. 🤨
Here’s a thread on major Boeing crashes — and you’ll wonder why Indian companies even buy jets from Boeing.
The details are SHOCKING. 😱
Let’s dive in. 🧵
📌 2024: Jeju Air Flight 7C2216 (Boeing 737-800).
Crashed in South Korea, killing 179.
Landing gear failure suspected.
Deadliest aviation disaster of 2024.
📌 2019: Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 (Boeing 737 MAX 8).
Crashed near Addis Ababa, killing 157.
MCAS flaws again blamed, leading to global 737 MAX grounding for nearly 2 years.
Boeing paid $2.5B in penalties.
📌 2018: Lion Air Flight 610 (Boeing 737 MAX 8).
Plunged into Java Sea, Indonesia, killing 189.
Faulty MCAS system caused repeated nosedives.
First major 737 MAX crash, raising safety concerns.
📌 2007: Adam Air Flight 574 (Boeing 737-400).
Crashed into Makassar Strait, Indonesia, killing 102.
Navigation system failure & pilot error cited.
Highlighted issues with maintenance in budget airlines.
📌 1996: TWA Flight 800 (Boeing 747).
Exploded mid-air off Long Island, NY, killing 230.
Cause: fuel tank ignition.
Led to major safety upgrades in fuel systems.
Initially suspected as terrorism, but ruled accidental.
📌 1985: Japan Air Lines Flight 123 (Boeing 747).
Crashed into Mount Takamagahara, Japan, after structural failure from a faulty repair.
520 fatalities, the worst single-aircraft disaster.
Delayed rescue efforts added to the tragedy.
📌 1977: Tenerife Airport Disaster.
Two Boeing 747s (KLM & Pan Am) collided on a foggy runway in Spain.
583 lives lost, the deadliest aviation accident ever.
Poor communication & visibility were key factors.
Boeing has a long history of FAILURES, which shows a mix of design, maintenance & human error issues.
👉 What’s your take on this?
👉 Should Indian companies still be ordering jets from Boeing?
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