Captain's Seat Failure Causes Crash of Air India Boeing
June 15, 2025
A failure in the captain's seat was identified as the main cause of the crash of Air India's Boeing 787, according to an investigation report. 247 people lost their lives when the aircraft crashed into a lodging house during takeoff. The report reveals mechanical failures and high temperatures that affected the flight. International aviation authorities have promptly initiated inspections of all pilot seats in Boeing 787s.