Air India Tragedy: Sabotage Considered After Crash

The investigation into the causes of the Air India Boeing 787 crash on June 12, during takeoff from Ahmedabad, is considering all scenarios, including sabotage, according to the responsible minister.

Civil Aviation Minister Murlidar Mohol stated that all aspects are being examined, responding to a question about the possibility of sabotage.

The tragedy claimed the lives of at least 279 people. One passenger survived, while at least 38 people were killed on the ground.

The pilot issued an alarm shortly after takeoff. Videos show the aircraft crashing to the ground.

Mohol mentioned the scenario of a simultaneous failure of both engines. The black boxes are being analyzed in India. Civil aviation ordered an inspection of the other 33 Air India B-787s, which revealed no problems.

To date, 260 victims have been identified through DNA.