Boeing Whistleblower Slams 787 as 'Electrical Monster' After Air India Crash, Blames Flaws

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Firstpost•20-12-2025, 09:42
Boeing Whistleblower Slams 787 as 'Electrical Monster' After Air India Crash, Blames Flaws
- •Boeing whistleblower Ed Pierson calls the 787 Dreamliner an 'electrical monster,' blaming manufacturing and systems failures for the Air India crash, not pilot error.
- •Pierson criticizes the preliminary investigation report for overlooking deep-rooted flaws and omitting crucial data like sensor info, full CVR, Acars, and AHM.
- •He highlights immense pressure on Boeing factory workers, leading to quality control issues across flight controls, electrical, hydraulic, and pressurization systems.
- •Pierson alleges a pattern of blaming pilots post-accident and criticizes the NTSB's 'deterioration' and the FAA's 'out of touch' leadership.
- •He argues the current accident investigation system is outdated for modern aircraft, urging a focus on systemic issues over pilot error.
Why It Matters: Whistleblower insists Air India crash points to Boeing 787's systemic flaws, not pilot error.
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