A breakthrough in the investigation of the Air India crash came when officials discovered the second black box from the wreckage. This finding is crucial in uncovering the truth behind the tragic event that killed nearly everyone on board.
The plane, a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, went down just 60 minutes after taking off from Ahmedabad, bound for London. It crashed into a medical student hostel, killing 270 people, including 241 passengers and crew members. Only one passenger survived.
The newly found black box, a cockpit voice recorder (CVR), will help investigators understand what happened in the moments leading up to the crash. It records conversations between the pilots, warning signals, and background noises in the cockpit.
Another critical piece of equipment, the flight data recorder (FDR), was recovered earlier. It tracks vital flight metrics such as altitude, speed, and engine performance. With both black boxes in hand, officials can piece together a more comprehensive picture of the events surrounding the disaster.
India’s Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) is leading the probe, with assistance from the US and UK, as well as Boeing. A high-level committee formed by the Indian government will also conduct its own investigation and is expected to submit a preliminary report within three months. The committee aims to identify the root cause of the crash and propose new safety standards to prevent similar incidents in the future.
The investigation is ongoing, with all parties working together to determine the cause of the tragic accident. As the probe continues, officials hope to uncover the truth and bring closure to the families of the victims.
Source: BBC