On June 12, 2025, tragedy struck just moments after takeoff from Ahmedabad, India, when an Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner bound for London Gatwick crashed into a residential area, killing more than 270 people. The aircraft, carrying 242 passengers and crew, failed to gain altitude and erupted into a fireball, leaving behind a trail of devastation and grief.
‘Extremely Rare’ Dual Engine Failure
Preliminary investigations suggest a rare and catastrophic dual-engine failure may have caused the crash. Both General Electric GEnx engines reportedly lost thrust shortly after takeoff, causing the aircraft to climb only 450 feet before plummeting into nearby buildings. India’s Directorate General of Civil Aviation has since ordered urgent inspections of all Boeing 787 aircraft operated by Indian carriers.
(Source: Metro.Co.UK)
Our Response
Led by nationally recognized aviation attorney Mike Andrews, Beasley Allen’s aviation litigation team is actively working to uncover the truth behind this devastating crash. Andrews, who has been recognized as one of the top 10 aviation lawyers in the U.S., comments:
“We are working to uncover the truth of what happened in this tragedy, but indications so far are that this crash resulted from a serious loss of power and thrust. Video and audio evidence indicate that the RAT device, which should only deploy under very specific and unusual circumstances, did deploy shortly after takeoff. The deployment of the RAT, combined with reports of onboard electrical failures, certainly helps to narrow the focus of this failure investigation. As this important work continues, our thoughts are always with the families of the victims.”
A Legacy of Aviation Litigation
Beasley Allen has a long history of representing victims of aviation disasters. Mike Andrews has handled cases involving both fixed-wing and rotary aircraft, including the high-profile litigation against Boeing following the 2019 crash of Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302. In that case, he traveled to the crash site in Ethiopia and worked closely with families to secure meaningful compensation and accountability.
His experience navigating international aviation law, coordinating with foreign ministries, and building trust with grieving families has made him a trusted advocate in some of the world’s most complex aviation cases.
As the investigation into the Air India crash unfolds, Beasley Allen remains committed to helping families find answers and hold those responsible accountable. The firm’s aviation team is monitoring developments closely and is prepared to take legal action as more information becomes available.
Additional Information
If you or someone you know has been affected by the Air India crash, contact us today.
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Mike AndrewsPrincipalMontgomery, AL
