Boeing Crashes, Incidents & Failures: 2019-2025 Timeline
The year 2019 marked the beginning of a tumultuous period for Boeing, one of the world’s largest and most respected aircraft manufacturers. A series of crashes, technical failures, emergency landings, and structural issues involving its aircraft would test the company’s reputation and raise serious concerns about its safety, quality control, and reliability.
This blog post will provide a comprehensive timeline of Boeing’s crashes, incidents, and failures from 2019 to 2025, highlighting the most significant events and their impact on the aviation industry.
2019: Lion Air Crash
On October 29, 2018, a Lion Air Boeing 737 MAX 8 crashed into the Java Sea, killing all 189 people on board. The accident was the first of two major crashes involving the 737 MAX, and it would ultimately lead to the global grounding of the aircraft.
2020: Ethiopian Airlines Crash
Just five months after the Lion Air disaster, another Boeing 737 MAX 8, operated by Ethiopian Airlines, crashed near Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. All 157 people on board were killed. The crash was blamed on a similar malfunction to the Lion Air incident, and it led to a worldwide ban on the 737 MAX.
2020: South Korea’s Asiana Airlines Incident
On September 16, 2020, an Asiana Airlines Boeing 737-800 experienced a sudden loss of cabin pressure during a domestic flight. The aircraft made an emergency landing at Gimpo International Airport, and all 172 passengers and crew were evacuated safely.
2020: China’s China Eastern Airlines Incident
On August 25, 2020, a China Eastern Airlines Boeing 737-800 suffered a technical failure during a flight from Shenzhen to Shanghai. The aircraft made an emergency landing, and all 153 passengers and crew were safely evacuated.
2021: United Airlines Incident
On February 28, 2021, a United Airlines Boeing 737-800 experienced a sudden loss of cabin pressure during a flight from Newark to Denver. The aircraft made an emergency landing, and all 157 passengers and crew were evacuated safely.
2021: Boeing 787 Structural Issue
In June 2021, Boeing announced that it had discovered a structural issue with its 787 Dreamliner aircraft. The problem, known as a “belly-to-belly” issue, affected the aircraft’s wing-to-body joint and required costly repairs.
2022: South Korea’s Korean Air Incident
On March 22, 2022, a Korean Air Boeing 737-800 experienced a sudden loss of cabin pressure during a flight from Seoul to Busan. The aircraft made an emergency landing, and all 153 passengers and crew were evacuated safely.
2023: Boeing 737 Production Pause
In January 2023, Boeing announced that it would be pausing production of its 737 aircraft due to a shortage of parts. The pause was expected to last several months and would affect the company’s ability to deliver aircraft to its customers.
2024: Air India Dreamliner Crash
On March 19, 2024, an Air India Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner crashed during takeoff at Ahmedabad Airport, killing all 197 people on board. The cause of the crash was still unknown at the time of writing, but it marked the worst aviation disaster in India’s history.
2025: Boeing Lays Off 180 Engineers in Bengaluru
In June 2025, Boeing announced that it would be laying off 180 engineers in Bengaluru, India, as part of a global restructuring effort. The layoffs were seen as a major blow to the city’s IT industry and raised concerns about the company’s commitment to safety and quality control.
In conclusion, the timeline above highlights the numerous crashes, incidents, and failures involving Boeing aircraft from 2019 to 2025. While the company has taken steps to address these issues, recurring problems with its 737 and 787 jets continue to raise concerns about its safety, quality control, and reliability.
It is essential for Boeing to prioritize these issues and work towards rebuilding trust with its customers, employees, and the general public. The company’s reputation and the safety of its passengers depend on it.
Source: https://ascendants.in/business-stories/boeing-lays-off-180-engineers-bengaluru/
