In the wake of the devastating air india Boeing 787-8 crash in ahmedabad on june 12, 2025, a tweet by ashwini Roopesh has brought renewed attention to the grim history of aviation disasters, particularly those involving Boeing aircraft. The tweet features a table detailing some of the deadliest plane crashes in history, with a stark emphasis on the recent tragedy that claimed 241 lives, leaving only one survivor. As investigations into the ahmedabad incident unfold, this data serves as a somber reminder of the aviation industry’s challenges and the recurring involvement of Boeing planes in major accidents.
Ashwini Roopesh’s tweet, a reply to journalist deepika Bhardwaj’s post about the crash, includes an image of a table listing significant aviation disasters. The table highlights the following incidents:
• 1977, Spain: The Tenerife disaster involving a Boeing 747 resulted in 583 fatalities and 61 survivors, marking it as the deadliest aviation accident in history.
• 1985, Japan: japan airlines Flight 123, a Boeing 747, crashed with 520 fatalities and only 4 survivors.
• 1994, Japan: china airlines Flight 140, an Airbus A300, saw 264 deaths and 7 survivors.
• 1997, guam (USA): Korean air Lines Flight 801, a Boeing 747-300, resulted in 229 fatalities and 25 survivors.
• 1997, Indonesia: Garuda indonesia Flight 152, an Airbus A300, had 234 fatalities with no survivors.
• 2018, Indonesia: lion air Flight 610, a Boeing 737 MAX, claimed 189 lives with no survivors.
• 2019, Ethiopia: Ethiopian airlines Flight 302, another Boeing 737 MAX, resulted in 157 fatalities and no survivors.
• 2025, India: air india Flight AI171, a Boeing 787-8, led to 241 deaths with a single survivor, Vishwash Kumar Ramesh.
The total figures across these incidents amount to 2,417 fatalities and 98 survivors, underscoring the high stakes of air travel safety.
The tweet’s data reveals a notable trend: Boeing aircraft are implicated in several of the listed crashes, including the Tenerife disaster, japan airlines Flight 123, and the recent 737 MAX incidents in indonesia and Ethiopia. The inclusion of the 2025 air india crash further amplifies scrutiny on Boeing, a company already under pressure due to past safety concerns with the 787 Dreamliner and 737 MAX models. While the table also lists Airbus incidents, the concentration of Boeing-related accidents has fueled public and expert discussions about design, maintenance, and operational standards.
While the data highlights Boeing’s frequent involvement, the root causes of these accidents vary, from human error to technical failures. As the world awaits the official findings from the ahmedabad investigation, this post underscores the critical need for safety advancements in air travel, honoring the memory of the 2,417 lives lost across these documented disasters.
Ashwini Roopesh’s tweet, a reply to journalist deepika Bhardwaj’s post about the crash, includes an image of a table listing significant aviation disasters. The table highlights the following incidents:
• 1977, Spain: The Tenerife disaster involving a Boeing 747 resulted in 583 fatalities and 61 survivors, marking it as the deadliest aviation accident in history.
• 1985, Japan: japan airlines Flight 123, a Boeing 747, crashed with 520 fatalities and only 4 survivors.
• 1994, Japan: china airlines Flight 140, an Airbus A300, saw 264 deaths and 7 survivors.
• 1997, guam (USA): Korean air Lines Flight 801, a Boeing 747-300, resulted in 229 fatalities and 25 survivors.
• 1997, Indonesia: Garuda indonesia Flight 152, an Airbus A300, had 234 fatalities with no survivors.
• 2018, Indonesia: lion air Flight 610, a Boeing 737 MAX, claimed 189 lives with no survivors.
• 2019, Ethiopia: Ethiopian airlines Flight 302, another Boeing 737 MAX, resulted in 157 fatalities and no survivors.
• 2025, India: air india Flight AI171, a Boeing 787-8, led to 241 deaths with a single survivor, Vishwash Kumar Ramesh.
The total figures across these incidents amount to 2,417 fatalities and 98 survivors, underscoring the high stakes of air travel safety.
The tweet’s data reveals a notable trend: Boeing aircraft are implicated in several of the listed crashes, including the Tenerife disaster, japan airlines Flight 123, and the recent 737 MAX incidents in indonesia and Ethiopia. The inclusion of the 2025 air india crash further amplifies scrutiny on Boeing, a company already under pressure due to past safety concerns with the 787 Dreamliner and 737 MAX models. While the table also lists Airbus incidents, the concentration of Boeing-related accidents has fueled public and expert discussions about design, maintenance, and operational standards.
While the data highlights Boeing’s frequent involvement, the root causes of these accidents vary, from human error to technical failures. As the world awaits the official findings from the ahmedabad investigation, this post underscores the critical need for safety advancements in air travel, honoring the memory of the 2,417 lives lost across these documented disasters.
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