Archive · 13 Sep 2025
Air India Crash: Lawyer Disputes Report, Cites Water Leak Theory
Imagine a plane crash.
A lawyer for the victims' families thinks the official report is wrong.
He believes a water leak might have caused the crash, not pilot error.
The plane, a Boeing Dreamliner, had a problem where water could leak into important electronics.
These electronics control the engines, and if they get wet, the engines could shut down.
The lawyer says this could explain why the plane lost power quickly.
He also points out that the plane had warnings about this problem before the crash.
The lawyer wants a complete investigation to find out what happened and prevent similar accidents in the future.
Lawyer for victims questions AAIB report suggesting pilot error or sabotage.
Potential water leak in electronics bay, affecting engine control, is proposed as a cause.
Flight AI171, a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, crashed shortly after takeoff on June 12.
FAA issued warnings about water leaks in the aircraft's electronics prior to the crash.
Families seek transparency and aim to prevent future tragedies, criticizing potential shifting of blame.
- Who
- Mike Andrews, representing families of victims; Boeing; AAIB
- What
- Air India Flight AI171 crashed shortly after takeoff, lawyer questions AAIB report, and suggests water leak as a possible cause.
- When
- June 12 (crash occurred); FAA issued a directive on May 14.
- Where
- Near Ahmedabad, India
- Why
- Investigation ongoing; water leak in electronics bay is a potential cause; pilot error or sabotage is under investigation
- Flight Number
- AI171
- Aircraft Type
- Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner
- Departure Point
- Ahmedabad
- Destination
- London
- Date of Crash
- June 12
- Fatalities
- 229 passengers, 12 crew, 19 on ground
- Survivor
- Vishwashkumar Ramesh