From bird strike to sabotage, experts offer range of theories for India air crash

An Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad in June 2025, with most passengers Indian and British, and experts offered theories ranging from a bird strike to sabotage as investigators began their work.

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  1. Jun 12, 2025Air India crash latest test for new Boeing leadership
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BloombergLean Left· 474d ago

Live: Air India Crash

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The Conversation USCenter· 473d ago

Speculation about the cause of Air India crash is rife. An aviation expert explains why it’s a problem

NewsweekCenter· 474d ago

Air India Crash: Veteran pilots on what could have gone wrong

Digital JournalCenter· 474d ago

Air India crash latest test for new Boeing leadership

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Air India Crash Investigation Underway, Experts Theorize Potential Causes As Boeing Stock Falls

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The GuardianLean Left· 473d ago

From bird strike to sabotage, experts offer range of theories for India air crash

Deutsche WelleLean Left· 473d ago

Air India crash sparks aviation safety debate – DW

Deutsche WelleLean Left· 474d ago

Air India crash: Hundreds feared dead after plane comes down – DW

Al JazeeraLean Left· 474d ago

Air India crash refuels Boeing and airline’s problems

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