Archive · 23 Jan 2026
Whistleblower Report Supports Electrical Failure Claims in Air India Crash
A whistleblower's report to the U.S. Senate has supported what pilots and the family of Captain Sumeet Sabharwal have been saying about the Air India crash.
The crash happened on June 12, 2023, when a Boeing 787-8 plane crashed right after taking off from Ahmedabad airport.
The report says there were electrical problems with the plane, which the pilots' group and the family have been talking about.
They want a proper investigation to find out what really happened.
The family has even gone to the Supreme Court to ask for this.
Some people think the investigation isn't being done properly and that Boeing should be involved to find the truth.
The plane had faced several technical problems earlier, including a fire in 2022.
The Foundation for Aviation Safety, which shared the report, says the plane had many issues from the start, like problems with electronics, wiring, and electrical power.
They think the plane might not have been safe enough.
Boeing says the plane is safe, but the foundation has concerns about many Boeing 787 planes.
A whistleblower's report to the U.S. Senate supports claims of electrical failure in the Air India crash.
The Foundation for Aviation Safety claims the Boeing 787-8 involved in the crash faced repeated technical failures, including a fire in 2022.
The Federation of Indian Pilots (FIP) and the family of Capt Sumeet Sabharwal have been advocating for an independent probe.
The crash occurred on June 12, 2023, involving a Boeing 787-8 aircraft, resulting in 260 fatalities.
The FIP and ALPA India have criticized the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) for not involving Boeing in the probe.
- Who
- Foundation for Aviation Safety, U.S. Senate, Air India, Boeing, AAIB, Federation of Indian Pilots (FIP), family of Capt Sumeet Sabharwal
- What
- Whistleblower report confirms electrical failure claims in Air India crash
- When
- Crash occurred on June 12, 2023; report submitted to U.S. Senate subcommittee
- Where
- Crash at Ahmedabad airport; report to U.S. Senate
- Why
- To uncover the truth behind the crash and hold responsible parties accountable
- Date of Crash
- June 12, 2023
- Aircraft Model
- Boeing 787-8
- Flight Number
- AI-171
- Casualties
- 260 persons killed
- Whistleblower Report
- Submitted to U.S. Senate subcommittee
- Pilot's Body
- Federation of Indian Pilots (FIP)
- Family's Demand
- Independent and in-depth probe
- Investigation Body
- Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB)
- Aircraft Age
- Among the first Boeing 787 Dreamliners manufactured
- Technical Issues
- Electronics, software, circuit breakers, wiring, short circuits, electrical power interruptions
- Fire Incident
- January 2022, P100 power distribution panel
Sources
AI-171 Crash: US Senate Whistleblower Report Backs Pilots’ Claims Of Electrical Failure In Air India Boeing 787 Probe; Family Seeks Fast-Tracked Hearing
Boeing 787 Faced Long-Standing Defects Ahead Of Ahmedabad Crash, Flags US Safety Group
‘AI 171 aircraft was faulty, faced system failures’: Aviation group shares findings with US Senate
Crashed Dreamliner had history of issues, group claims; Air India faces loss of $1.6 billion: Report
Air India aircraft that crashed in Ahmedabad experienced a series of faults: US group
