Investigation of Air India crash black box underway
After the tragic crash of Air India Flight AI171 near Ahmedabad on June 12, investigators are now analyzing the plane's black box in India.
The Boeing 787-8 went down just after takeoff, leading to the loss of 241 of the 244 people onboard and at least 29 on the ground—only one passenger survived.
Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu confirmed that Indian officials are handling the investigation.
Black box crucial for understanding crash details
The black box holds key flight data and cockpit recordings that could reveal what really happened before the crash.
While there were rumors about sending it abroad, Minister Naidu clarified that experts here are working on it first, though some foreign help might be needed if damage is too severe.
Figuring out what went wrong isn't just about this tragedy—it's also crucial for improving future flight safety and preventing similar disasters.