What could have caused the Air India crash? An expert examines the proposed failure scenarios

By Ali Elham, Professor of Design Optimisation, Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics, University of Southampton

The recent crash of an Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner in Ahmedabad has prompted widespread discussion about potential causes. As an expert with a background in aircraft design, I would not attempt to speculate on the cause of the incident. We should wait for the crash investigators to carry out a rigorous analysis.

Instead, I will explain the various flight scenarios currently…

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