Air India Flight 171: New Safety Concerns Emerge

New evidence suggests the Air India Flight 171 crash may be linked to years of safety defects on the Boeing 787 Dreamliner involved in the disaster. As these facts come to light, Beasley Allen and aviation attorney Mike Andrews continue to lead the fight for over 140 families who lost loved ones both on the plane and on the ground.

A Plane With a Long Record of Problems

A new report from the Foundation for Aviation Safety (FAS) claims the aircraft that crashed in Ahmedabad had a long history of technical failures, starting on its very first day in service.

According to the campaigners, the plane suffered from:

• Electrical system failures
• Software faults
• Repeatedly tripping circuit breakers
• Wiring damage and short circuits
• Loss of electrical power
• Overheating in key power systems

FAS also says the aircraft had a major inflight fire in 2022 inside a critical “P100” power panel. The damage was so severe that the entire panel had to be replaced.

The Dreamliner relies heavily on electrical systems, more than earlier aircraft models, which has led to safety concerns across the world.

A Broader Pattern of 787 Safety Issues

FAS says the problems with this aircraft are not unique. Their review of over 2,000 reports from the U.S., Canada, and Australia shows similar issues on hundreds of other 787s, including:

• Water leaks near electrical wiring
• Overheating power components
• Recurring electrical faults

Some of these problems were serious enough that regulators, including the FAA, had already raised concerns.

Beasley Allen and Mike Andrews: Leading the Fight for Answers

As these concerns grow, Beasley Allen continues its work on behalf of more than 140 families devastated by this tragedy.

Aviation attorney Mike Andrews has been on the ground in India, meeting families, studying the crash site, and pushing for full access to all flight data. His team is focused on:

• Investigating potential product defects
• Identifying electrical system failures
• Demanding transparency from all parties
• Challenging early reports that shift blame without proper evidence
• Ensuring each family’s story is heard and respected

The legal team is also reviewing how design choices in the 787 may have played a role — including Boeing’s shift to highvoltage electrical systems and past problems like historic battery fires and redesigned power panels.

Families Deserve the Truth

The families affected by Flight 171 are spread across India, the UK, and beyond. Many lost multiple loved ones. They deserve clear answers — not speculation, confusion, or missing data.

Beasley Allen remains committed to uncovering the full truth behind this crash and holding every responsible party accountable. The emerging evidence shows this may be more than an accident. It may be the result of years of ignored warnings and preventable failures.

And for the more than 140 families seeking justice, the fight is only beginning.

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