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(Ahmedabad, July 2025) – In the smoldering wreckage of Air India Flight 171, a sinister corporate script unfolds. Boeing, the American aerospace titan drowning in safety scandals, has masterfully orchestrated a narrative blaming two dead Indian pilots for its own lethal engineering failures. As families mourn 260 lives lost, evidence reveals a multinational giant sacrificing truth to protect profits.
The “Pilot Error” Mirage
Last month’s Ahmedabad crash saw a Boeing 787 Dreamliner plummet seconds after takeoff. The preliminary report highlights a chilling cockpit exchange:
One pilot: “Why did you cut off?” Other pilot: “I did not do so.”
Boeing’s allies swiftly weaponized this snippet. Media channels flooded with theories of “pilot suicide” or “catastrophic error,” despite:
- Physical impossibility: The fuel cutoff switches require deliberate force—lifting a lock guard before flipping—making accidental contact implausible. Aviation experts confirm bumping them is near impossible .
- Experience: Captain Sumeet Sabharwal (15,638 flight hours) and First Officer Clive Kunder (3,403 hours) passed all pre-flight medical and breathalyzer tests .
- Immediate denial: Pilots restored switches within seconds, fighting to restart engines .
The Indian Commercial Pilots’ Association condemned the smear:
“To suggest pilot suicide without evidence is a gross violation of ethics… deeply insensitive to families.”
Boeing’s Hidden Paper Trail
While scapegoating pilots, Boeing buried its own culpability:
- 2018 FAA Bulletin: Boeing knew fuel switch locks could be “installed disengaged” on 787s, risking accidental cutoff. Though deemed “non-mandatory,” Air India skipped inspections—a decision Boeing never enforced .
- Throttle Module History: The crashed plane’s throttle module (containing fuel switches) was replaced in 2019 and 2023. Maintenance records show no defects, but Boeing’s bulletin was ignored .
- Silencing Whistleblowers: Boeing has a history of suppressing safety concerns. John Barnett, a 787 quality manager, died mysteriously after exposing faulty parts .
Table: Boeing’s Pattern of Concealment
| Incident | Year | Boeing’s Response |
|---|---|---|
| 737 MAX MCAS Crashes | 2018-19 | Blamed pilots, hid software flaws |
| Alaska Door Blowout | 2024 | Denied production lapses |
| Air India 171 | 2025 | Pushed “pilot error” amid switch defects |
The Corporate Playbook Unfolds
Boeing executed textbook damage control:
- Preemptive PR: Days after the crash, Boeing and the FAA issued statements declaring fuel switches “safe,” attempting to nullify questions .
- Global Pressure: When India and South Korea ordered inspections of Boeing switches, the company framed it as “routine”—not an admission of fault .
- Investigation Influence: With Boeing officials embedded in the AAIB probe, the preliminary report emphasized pilot dialogue while downplaying the 2018 bulletin .
Aviation safety expert Marco Chan notes:
“Label something ‘pilot error’ and deeper systemic flaws go unaddressed. Boeing’s advisory on switch locks is conspicuously absent from mainstream narratives.”
Families Demand Truth
Relatives of victims reject Boeing’s narrative. Tushar Joge, who lost family members, called the report a “cover-up” . Ishan Baxi, grieving his brother’s family, pleaded:
“We want transparency… It shouldn’t hide behind vague terms.”
Their anguish is compounded by Boeing’s history of buying absolution—a $1.1 billion settlement for past crashes let it avoid prosecution months before this disaster .
Conclusion: Corporate Blood on Boeing’s Hands
Boeing’s desperation is palpable. With its 787 Dreamliner—once a “safe” model—now under scrutiny, and its stock tumbling, the company weaponized colonial hierarchies: sacrificing non-Western pilots to shield American engineering prestige. As India’s DGCA scrambles to inspect switches Boeing declared “safe,” the grim reality emerges: this was not human error, but corporate homicide. Until Boeing’s culture of concealment is prosecuted, skies remain lethal.
— Investigated by Aviation Truth International, July 2025