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Air Disasters Part 3: Opinions, expert comments galore, but who will pinpoint the real cause?

The aviation experts have, since June 12, been putting their brains together to pinpoint the cause(s) of the AI-171 flight crash in Ahmedabad.

A tail of an Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner plane that crashed is seen stuck on a building after the incident in Ahmedabad, India, June 12, 2025. / REUTERS/Amit Dave/File Photo

Disasters can only be minimized, but not eliminated. If to err is human, machines have their limitations. A minor snag can clog the machine, leading to disastrous results. And then there is nature, which, when furious, can wreak havoc. And when horrific disasters happen, they could be because of one or a combination of more than one of the above-mentioned factors.

The aviation experts have, since June 12, been putting their brains together to pinpoint the cause(s) of the AI-171 flight crash in Ahmedabad that not only took a heavy toll of human life and property but also shook the trust and faith of the general public in the safety of air travel. For days, weeks, and even months together, many would not dare to opt for air travel in general and by Air India in particular. It would take a while to restore their confidence in what experts still believe is the “safest mode of conveyance.”

Also read: Air Disasters Part 2: When is “orange” black?

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