Air India flight AI171 crashes near Ahmedabad

Speculation about grounding Boeing 787s has arisen; however, there is no current evidence requiring such action. Aviation analyst James Nixon commented on ABC Sydney that footage suggests "a pilot-induced crash" rather than a mechanical failure. AirlineRatings cautions against early speculation and highlights human error as a potential factor.

There were reports of electrical faults earlier that day on the same aircraft during its flight from Delhi to Ahmedabad. Passenger Akash Vatsa shared experiences of malfunctioning air conditioning and unresponsive in-cabin systems. Despite these issues, AirlineRatings advises waiting for official analysis before drawing conclusions.

In response to the crash, AirlineRatings downgraded Air India’s safety rating to 4 out of 7, with potential further reductions pending investigation results. If factors beyond control are identified—such as terrorism or manufacturing defects—the rating will be adjusted accordingly.