Thread by @_TheTathya

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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