Ahmedabad crash: Whistleblower's warning on Boeing 787
Air India Flight AI171 crashed in Ahmedabad just after takeoff, hitting a medical college hostel and causing a huge fireball. It's the first deadly accident for Boeing's 787 Dreamliner, which had a strong safety record until now. Naturally, this has people questioning how safe these planes really are.
Were there issues with the 787's production?
Boeing quickly shared condolences and support, but the crash is putting old worries back in the spotlight. The 787 faced criticism before for production shortcuts—think misaligned parts and gaps that could cause long-term issues. Earlier this year, an engineer named Sam Salehpour filed a whistleblower complaint with US regulators about these very problems. Now, with the FAA investigating and memories of past Boeing crises still fresh, there are renewed calls to look closely at Dreamliner safety.