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Analysis of visual and audio evidence from the Air India Flight 171 crash suggests that the aircraft likely experienced a catastrophic failure shortly after takeoff, with indications of extended wing slats and flaps, failed landing gear retraction, and possible simultaneous engine failure, pointing to complex technical issues that are still under investigation.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken had to switch planes after his Boeing 737, modified for military use, experienced a critical failure related to an oxygen leak. This incident adds to Boeing's recent string of quality issues, including the temporary grounding of 737 Max jets and other problems with the 787 Dreamliner and 777 jets.
Audio of a Marine Corps pilot's 911 call was released, in which he explains that he had to eject from his F-35 due to an aircraft failure and doesn't know where his jet has crashed.