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New Delhi/Washington, June 27 — Indian aviation authorities have successfully accessed flight recorder data from the tragic Air India crash earlier this month, marking a significant step forward in uncovering the cause of the devastating incident. The crash, involving a London-bound Boeing 787 Dreamliner, occurred shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad on June 12, claiming the lives of 260 people, including passengers and those on the ground.
The country’s civil aviation ministry confirmed on Thursday that the data from the aircraft’s black boxes — the Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR) and Flight Data Recorder (FDR) — has now been downloaded by a joint team from India’s Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) and the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB).
In an official statement, the ministry said, “This analysis will help reconstruct the series of events leading up to the accident and identify contributing factors to improve future aviation safety.”
The CVR and FDR were recovered in the days following the crash, with one located atop a building near the crash site and the other found within the debris. The retrieval of the black box data took slightly longer than usual, prompting global attention and speculation over whether the recorders might be sent abroad for analysis.
NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy told Reuters that cooperation between the Indian authorities and U.S. investigators has been excellent, expressing hope that key findings would be shared publicly soon to support global aviation safety standards.
Preliminary reports suggest investigators are closely examining the aircraft’s engine thrust and the emergency power system’s status during the incident. According to a source familiar with the matter, the plane began losing altitude shortly after reaching 650 feet.
The aircraft’s two GE-manufactured engines and enhanced flight recorders are designed to capture detailed flight data and cockpit audio, even in emergency conditions. Experts from GE have also joined the technical investigation in India.
A preliminary report is expected within 30 days of the crash, as per international aviation protocols. Authorities reiterated that the investigation is being conducted in full compliance with Indian regulations and global safety guidelines.
This tragedy marks one of the most serious aviation disasters globally in recent years, and investigators are committed to ensuring transparency and thorough analysis to prevent such incidents in the future.
