In a tragic incident that has left the nation in mourning, investigators have located the cockpit voice recorder (CVR) from the wreckage of Air India's flight AI171 that crashed just after take-off from Ahmedabad, claiming the lives of at least 270 individuals. The necessary step comes as part of the ongoing investigation led by India's Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB), along with support from teams from the US and UK.
The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner was en route to London when it crashed into a residential building seconds after lift-off. The CVR, which contains critical audio from the cockpit—including conversations between pilots and important alarms—alongside the flight data recorder (FDR), is crucial for reconstructing the crash's final moments and determining its cause.
Both devices, brightly colored for identification yet commonly referred to as "black boxes," are designed to endure even the most catastrophic accidents. The AAIB has announced that they will work alongside the US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) to conduct a detailed investigation under international protocols, given that the aircraft was manufactured in the US. Meanwhile, a special committee created by the Indian government is set to convene to explore the factors that contributed to the accident and develop recommendations for enhanced safety standards.
As investigators probe into the circumstances surrounding the crash, families of the victims are enduring the heart-wrenching wait to identify their loved ones. As of now, over 270 bodies have been recovered, with DNA tests helping identify more than 90 victims. Notably, among the deceased is Vijay Rupani, a former chief minister of Gujarat, who will receive a state funeral.
Loved ones are grappling with anguish as identification processes are proving to be slow; many bodies suffered severe damage due to the fire resulting from the crash. Mistry Jignesh, who anxiously waits for updates regarding his niece, expressed his despair, highlighting the emotional toll of the wait, especially as search operations continue for remaining bodies.
As the investigation unfolds, the impact of the tragedy continues to resonate among families and the wider community, emphasizing the urgent need for answers and closure in the face of an unfathomable loss.
The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner was en route to London when it crashed into a residential building seconds after lift-off. The CVR, which contains critical audio from the cockpit—including conversations between pilots and important alarms—alongside the flight data recorder (FDR), is crucial for reconstructing the crash's final moments and determining its cause.
Both devices, brightly colored for identification yet commonly referred to as "black boxes," are designed to endure even the most catastrophic accidents. The AAIB has announced that they will work alongside the US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) to conduct a detailed investigation under international protocols, given that the aircraft was manufactured in the US. Meanwhile, a special committee created by the Indian government is set to convene to explore the factors that contributed to the accident and develop recommendations for enhanced safety standards.
As investigators probe into the circumstances surrounding the crash, families of the victims are enduring the heart-wrenching wait to identify their loved ones. As of now, over 270 bodies have been recovered, with DNA tests helping identify more than 90 victims. Notably, among the deceased is Vijay Rupani, a former chief minister of Gujarat, who will receive a state funeral.
Loved ones are grappling with anguish as identification processes are proving to be slow; many bodies suffered severe damage due to the fire resulting from the crash. Mistry Jignesh, who anxiously waits for updates regarding his niece, expressed his despair, highlighting the emotional toll of the wait, especially as search operations continue for remaining bodies.
As the investigation unfolds, the impact of the tragedy continues to resonate among families and the wider community, emphasizing the urgent need for answers and closure in the face of an unfathomable loss.
