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Overview
Sanjiv Singh was CEO of Indonesia's Lion Air when Flight 610 crashed on October 29, 2018, killing all 189 people aboard. In the immediate aftermath, Lion Air initially blamed the pilots rather than the aircraft, despite evidence the same plane had experienced problems on its previous flight. Lion Air's maintenance and safety record had been questioned before the crash.
Key Affiliations
Controversies & Concerns
BLAMED PILOTS: Initially blamed crew instead of aircraft
PRIOR PROBLEMS: Same plane had MCAS issue on previous flight
SAFETY RECORD: Airline had questioned safety history
Related Investigations (1)
Known Associates & Connections
Bhavye Suneja
Captain of Lion Air Flight 610 that crashed due to MCAS failure, killing all 189 aboard
Dennis Muilenburg
Boeing CEO responsible for 737 MAX design defects causing the Lion Air crash
Sources & Documentation
2 documented sources from official records, investigations, and reports
Personal Information
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- Birthplace
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Education
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Key Timeline
October 28, 2018
Lion Air MAX has MCAS problem, recovers
October 29, 2018
Lion Air 610 crashes, 189 killed
October-November 2018
Initial blame on pilots