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Air India plane crash: Did electrical failure of 'more-electric' B787 cause both engines of AI 171 to fail?

IndiaTimes Sunday, 15 June 2025
Speculations surrounding the AI 171 crash intensify, with a focus on potential electrical system failure in the Boeing 787, which uses electrical systems instead of conventional ones. Pilots are exploring if this contributed after a possible engine failure. While dual engine failures are rare, the 787's reliance on electrical systems prompts scrutiny.
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