Air India Crash: Here Are Other Accidents & Incidents Involving Boeing Planes In 2024-25

Last Updated:June 12, 2025, 19:09 IST

Following the Ahmedabad Air India crash, some experts have raised questions about the manufacturer's production quality and safety oversight

Boeing issued a statement on Thursday, expressing condolences and extending support to Air India and investigators. Representational image

Aside from the tragic Ahmedabad Air India crash on Thursday, the years 2024 and 2025 have witnessed several high-profile incidents involving Boeing aircraft, with some experts raising serious questions about the manufacturer’s production quality and safety oversight.

Ongoing investigations aim to uncover the root causes of these events. Based on various reports, here is a detailed summary of the significant crashes and incidents reported during this period:

American Airlines AA1006 (Boeing 737)—13 March 2025

Reports indicate that the aircraft caught fire while taxiing to the gate, sustaining substantial damage. On board were 172 passengers, four cabin crew, and two pilots. Twelve passengers were hospitalised with injuries.

Etihad EY461 (Boeing 787 Dreamliner)—Melbourne, Australia (5 January 2025)

An Etihad Airways Boeing 787 Dreamliner, bound for Abu Dhabi, aborted takeoff at Melbourne Airport due to two wheels on the landing gear exploding moments before departure. Emergency services responded swiftly, applying foam to the gear. All 289 passengers disembarked safely, and no injuries were reported.

American Airlines Regional Jet (Boeing)—Potomac River, US (29 January 2025)

Over 60 people were killed when an American Airlines regional jet collided with a US Army Black Hawk helicopter and crashed into the Potomac River near Ronald Reagan Washington Airport.

United Airlines UA1321 (Boeing 777-200)—Newark, US (28 April 2025)

A United Airlines Boeing 777-200 safely returned to Newark Liberty Airport shortly after takeoff due to a mechanical issue detected by the crew. The flight was en route to Los Angeles.

United Airlines UA1731 (Boeing 777-200)—San Francisco, US (28 April 2025)

On the same day, another United Airlines Boeing 777-200 diverted to San Francisco Airport after cockpit indicators signalled a potential issue with a cargo door, later confirmed to be a malfunctioning sensor. Both United 777 incidents resulted in no injuries.

Jeju Air Flight 7C2216 (Boeing 737-800)—Muan, South Korea (29 December 2024)

In South Korea’s worst aviation disaster in decades, a Jeju Air Boeing 737-800 crashed and burst into flames at Muan Airport. The flight, carrying 175 passengers and six crew from Bangkok, skidded off the runway during a second landing attempt after the pilot reported a bird strike. The aircraft landed without deploying its landing gear, slid at high speed, struck a wall, and then exploded, killing 179 of the 181 people on board. Only two flight attendants survived.

Swiftair Flight 5960 (Boeing 737-400SF)—Vilnius, Lithuania (25 November 2024)

A Swiftair Boeing 737-400SF cargo aircraft crashed just short of the runway at Vilnius Airport during its final approach. The incident resulted in the death of the captain and injuries to the co-pilot and two other crew members. The aircraft was a total loss.

Total Linhas Aereas Flight 5682 (Boeing 737-4Q8 (SF))—Sao Paulo, Brazil (9 Nov 2024)

A Boeing 737-4Q8 (SF) cargo aircraft made an emergency landing at Sao Paulo-Guarulhos Airport after a fire erupted in the cargo hold. The crew declared an emergency during approach. Upon landing, large holes were visible on the top rear fuselage. The crew escaped without injuries, but the aircraft was written off.

American Airlines AA168 (Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner)—Near Japan (15 November 2024)

A Boeing 787-9 travelling from Tokyo to New York experienced moderate to severe turbulence near Japan. Two cabin crew members were injured, but the aircraft continued to its destination.

Qantas QF6 (Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner)—Perth, Australia (24 August 2024)

A Qantas Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, operating flight QF6 from Rome to Perth, suffered multiple tyre blowouts upon landing at Perth Airport, causing damage to its undercarriage. The aircraft was grounded for inspection and repairs.

Singapore Airlines SQ321 (Boeing 777-300ER)—Over Myanmar (21 May 2024)

This flight from London to Singapore encountered severe turbulence over the Irrawaddy Basin in Myanmar. The sudden and rapid vertical force changes resulted in the death of one passenger and injuries to 144 others, with some suffering severe fractures and internal injuries. The aircraft diverted to Bangkok. Preliminary investigations indicated the plane experienced rapid vertical acceleration changes and an altitude drop of approximately 177 feet.

United Airlines UA28 (Boeing 787-9)—Singapore (14 May 2024)

A United Airlines Boeing 787-9 returned to Singapore shortly after take-off due to an engine failure. After a safe landing, a hole was found in the aircraft’s left engine cowling. No injuries were reported.

Transair (Senegal) (Boeing 737-300)—9 May 2024

A Transair-operated Boeing 737-300, chartered by Air Senegal, skidded off the runway at Senegal’s main airport while preparing for takeoff, injuring at least 10 people. Videos showed the left wing engulfed in flames.

LATAM Flight 800 (Boeing 787-9)—Over Pacific Ocean (11 March 2024)

A Boeing 787-9 on a flight from Sydney to Auckland experienced a sudden and alarming vertical drop. Of the 272 on board, 50 were injured, with 12 hospitalised. The aircraft landed safely in Auckland. The incident prompted an FAA order for inspections of cockpit switches on 787s, after a preliminary finding suggested a captain’s seat movement might have been involved.

United Airlines (Boeing 737)—San Francisco, US (7 March 2024)

A United Airlines Boeing 737 lost a tyre shortly after takeoff from San Francisco. The tyre fell into an employee parking lot, damaging several cars. The aircraft diverted and landed safely at Los Angeles Airport.

Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 (Boeing 737-9 MAX)—Portland, US (5 January 2024)

A nearly new Alaska Airlines Boeing 737-9 MAX suffered a mid-air blowout when a side door panel detached, leading to rapid cabin depressurisation. Passengers panicked as oxygen masks deployed. The aircraft landed safely in Portland with no serious casualties, but the incident led to a temporary grounding of 737 MAX 9 aircraft for inspections and intensified scrutiny of Boeing’s manufacturing processes by the FAA and Department of Justice.

Atlas Air (Boeing 747-8)—Miami, Florida (19 January 2024)

Videos on social media captured flames coming out of a Boeing 747-8 in Miami, indicating an engine fire incident.

Boeing issued a statement on Thursday, expressing condolences and extending support to Air India and investigators.

In a post shared on social media platform X, Boeing Airplanes said: “We are in contact with Air India regarding Flight 171 and stand ready to support them. Our thoughts are with the passengers, crew, first responders and all affected."

(With agency inputs)

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