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India Jun 19, 2025

Decision pending on black box decoding location

After the tragic Air India Flight AI171 crash near Ahmedabad on June 12, which claimed 270 lives and left just one survivor, investigators are still figuring out where to decode the black box.
This device, found 28 hours after the accident, could reveal what really happened during those final moments.

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What is the latest update on the investigation?

The AAIB has finished collecting evidence from the site and is now digging into data from the flight recorders to piece together events before the crash.
Meanwhile, Air India is running extra safety checks on its Boeing 787-8/9 planes.
The Civil Aviation Ministry is also urging airports and airlines to work closely together to keep flights safe and smooth for passengers during this tough time.