Other experts emphasized the unusual nature of such a catastrophic failure happening so soon after departure. Professor John McDermid from the University of York called it “surprising,” as aircraft are usually most vulnerable during takeoff and landing, yet rarely fail so completely at such a low altitude.

Weather Not to Blame, Say Scientists

Some were quick to rule out external weather conditions as a factor. Professor Paul Williams of the University of Reading confirmed that visibility was clear and winds were calm at the time of takeoff. “There’s no evidence at this point suggesting turbulence or poor weather contributed to the crash,” he stated.

A Wake-Up Call for Aviation Safety?

While commercial aviation remains statistically one of the safest forms of travel, this crash has reminded many of the razor-thin margins during critical flight phases. Takeoff, in particular, offers little time to respond when something goes wrong.

“This is the first major accident involving the Boeing 787,” said Professor Graham Braithwaite from Cranfield University. “Any issue during acceleration must be dealt with instantly.”

Former pilot Terry Tozer emphasized how rare such a failure is. “Modern aircraft are built to withstand significant technical problems. For an incident to escalate this quickly is deeply concerning,” he told GB News.

In Memory of the Victims

As investigations continue, one thing remains certain: families around the world are grieving the loss of their loved ones. It may take weeks — or longer — to fully understand what led to this heartbreaking tragedy.

Our thoughts are with the victims and those left behind.