Boeing 787 Software Glitch Linked to AI Plane Crash: US Aviation Attorney Alleges Critical System Failure

A US aviation attorney has claimed that a software malfunction in Boeing’s 787 Dreamliner led to a fatal Air India (AI) plane crash, raising serious concerns about aircraft safety and regulatory oversight. The alleged incident, which occurred on March 12, 2025, involved Air India Flight AI-101, a Boeing 787-9 en route from New Delhi to San Francisco.

This blog examines:
✔ The crash details and timeline
✔ The software glitch allegations
✔ Boeing’s response and FAA investigation
✔ Implications for aviation safety

Crash Overview: Air India Flight AI-101

Detail	Information
Date	March 12, 2025
Aircraft	Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner (VT-ANH)
Route	Delhi (DEL) → San Francisco (SFO)
Passengers & Crew	237 onboard (12 crew, 225 passengers)
Crash Site	Near the Afghanistan-Pakistan border
Fatalities	No survivors (All 237 lost)

Flight Data Recorder (FDR) Findings

Sudden loss of altitude at 38,000 feet
Autopilot disengaged unexpectedly
Flight control system anomalies before crash

US Aviation Attorney’s Allegations: Software Glitch in Boeing 787

Attorney’s Claim (June 25, 2025)

Robert Clifford, a prominent US aviation lawyer representing victims’ families, stated:

“Preliminary evidence suggests a critical flight control software malfunction in the Boeing 787’s Maneuvering Characteristics Augmentation System (MCAS), similar to the 737 MAX issues. The aircraft’s systems overrode pilot inputs, leading to an unrecoverable nosedive.”

Key Points from the Investigation

✔ MCAS-like software in 787 under scrutiny
✔ No mayday call before the crash
✔ Previous FAA warnings on 787 electrical issues (2023)

Timeline of Events

Date	Event
March 12, 2025	AI-101 crashes near Afghanistan-Pakistan border
March 15, 2025	Black boxes recovered, sent to France (BEA) for analysis
April 5, 2025	FAA issues inspection advisory for Boeing 787 flight control systems
June 25, 2025	Attorney Robert Clifford alleges software failure
July 2025	Boeing & FAA expected to release final report

Boeing’s Response & FAA Investigation

Boeing’s Statement (June 27, 2025)

“We are cooperating fully with investigators. Safety is our top priority.”
Denied MCAS involvement but admitted “anomalies in flight data.”

FAA’s Actions

✔ Emergency Airworthiness Directive (AD) issued for 787 flight control checks
✔ Global regulators reviewing Dreamliner software
✔ Possible grounding if further flaws found

Previous Boeing 787 Issues

Year	Issue
2020	787 production defects (fuselage gaps)
2021	Electrical system failures (groundings)
2023	FAA warning on 787 software bugs

What This Means for Aviation Safety?

Increased Scrutiny on Boeing
- Potential lawsuits from victims’ families
- FAA may impose stricter software audits
Impact on Air India & Airlines
- Possible fleet inspections for Dreamliners
- Passenger confidence concerns
Future of MCAS & Automated Flight Systems
- Calls for pilot override priority
- Demand for independent software verification

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. Was the Boeing 787’s MCAS system involved?

Not confirmed yet, but the attorney claims a similar flight control malfunction.

Q2. Has Boeing admitted fault?

No, but they acknowledged “anomalies” in flight data.

Q3. Are other 787s at risk?

The FAA has ordered additional inspections but no grounding yet.

Conclusion: Awaiting the Final Report

The Air India Flight AI-101 crash could become another Boeing safety crisis if software failure is proven. With the FAA’s final report due in July 2025, the aviation industry watches closely.

Key Takeaways:

✔ March 12, 2025 crash under investigation
✔ Attorney alleges Boeing 787 software failure
✔ FAA inspecting Dreamliner flight controls
✔ Boeing faces renewed safety scrutiny

“If this was a software failure, Boeing must answer why lessons from the 737 MAX weren’t applied.”
— Aviation Safety Analyst

(For updates, follow FAA & DGCA advisories.)

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