Unraveling the Mystery: Post-Crash Investigation of Air India Flight 171
Plane Crash Aftermath: Retrieval of Second Cockpit Voice Recorder - Plane Crash Yields Second Flight Recorder Recovery
Here's the lowdown on the ongoing probe into the catastrophic collision of Air India flight 171 that took place on June 12, 2025 in Ahmedabad, India. The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) of India is in charge of the investigation, with assistance from US teams.
The Recovery of the Black Boxes
Both "black boxes" from the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner have been recovered. On Friday, the Flight Data Recorder (FDR) surfaced, while the Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR) was found subsequently. These bad boys are critical for shedding light on the series of events leading up to the crash.
The Disastrous Turn of Events
While the underlying cause of the crash is still under investigation, preliminary reports hint at the plane losing thrust just 36 seconds after lift-off before slamming into residential areas near the airport. A mayday call was sent by the flight captain shortly after departure. The recovered black boxes should offer invaluable insights into the chatter between pilots and air traffic control, as well as essential flight data.
So, What Now?
These ironclad boxes are built to withstand crashes and will help investigators reconstruct the final moments of the aircraft. The collected data will be scrutinized to identify the sequence of events and potential explanations for the disaster. However, official findings from the black boxes have yet to be made public.
The tragic incident resulted in massive casualties, with only one out of 242 passengers on board surviving, as well as numerous casualties on the ground, affecting communities in both India and the UK.
For the inside scoop on the Indian government's response and Prime Minister Narendra Modi's involvement, check out the original article!
- Air India
- India
- Crash
- Ahmedabad
- Plane crash
- Passenger plane
- Cause of the disaster
- Gujarat
- New Delhi
[1] Indian Media Reports, "At Least 270 Dead in Air India Crash," June 12, 2025.[2] Reuters, "AAIB to probe Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad," June 13, 2025.[3] Aviation Week Network, "Preliminary findings in Air India crash," June 15, 2025.
- The ongoing investigation into the Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad, India, by the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) will likely employ employment policies to recruit experts from fields such as industry, finance, and transportation, including aviation, to thoroughly analyze the incident.
- In an attempt to prevent future catastrophes of this nature, the community policy may be reviewed and updated to ensure airline safety guidelines, procedures, and policies conform to best practices in the aviation industry, ensuring the lives of travelers and those on the ground are protected.
