Investigators Probe 7 Theories Behind the Deadly Air India Crash Says Report
Investigators Probe 7 Theories Behind the Deadly Air India Crash Says Report | Vantage on Firstpost | N18G
Air India is in crisis after flight AI-171 crashed minutes after take-off. Dreamliners are seen as some of the safest aircraft, so what went wrong? Reports suggest investigators are exploring seven chilling sabotage scenarios — from fuel tampering to cyberattacks and foreign interference. As the black box analysis continues, lawsuits are mounting. Victims' families are preparing to sue Air India under the Montreal Convention. Alyson Le Grange brings you the details.
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