Black boxes examined to find cause of Air India crash that killed 270

 New Delhi, June 17 — Investigators in India are analyzing the black boxes recovered from a Boeing 787 Dreamliner that crashed last week, killing at least 270 people. The flight, bound for London, had just taken off from Ahmedabad when it crashed into a medical college hostel. Only one person on board survived. The tragedy claimed the lives of 241 passengers and crew, along with 29 people on the ground, making it one of the worst air disasters in India in decades.


The black boxes — the cockpit voice recorder and the flight data recorder — are crucial for understanding what went wrong. They capture pilot conversations, emergency warnings, and detailed data on the plane's engine and controls. Aviation expert and former pilot Amit Singh said the recordings will help investigators reconstruct the sequence of events and verify communications between the pilots and air traffic control. Authorities confirmed the pilots had issued a mayday call before the crash.


India’s Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau is leading the probe, with help from experts in the U.K., U.S., and Boeing. Investigators are also reviewing CCTV footage, interviewing witnesses, and examining the aircraft’s maintenance history, pilot training, and any reported mechanical issues.


Aurobindo Handa, former head of the bureau, noted that such investigations follow global standards set by the UN. Given the severe damage to the aircraft, he said the inquiry could take time. The condition of the black boxes — which were exposed to extreme heat — is still being assessed.


The Indian government has formed a high-level committee to look into the cause of the crash and recommend safety measures. A preliminary report is expected within three months. In the meantime, all of Air India’s 33 Dreamliner jets are undergoing extra inspections and maintenance.


The crashed aircraft was 12 years old. Despite some past safety concerns involving other Boeing models, this was the first fatal crash involving a 787 Dreamliner since its introduction 16 years ago. Around 1,200 of the jets are currently in service worldwide.

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