Air India Crash Update: Black Box Recovered from Building Rooftop in Ahmedabad
Air India Crash Update: Black Box Recovered from Building Rooftop in Ahmedabad
In a major development in the Air India Flight 171 crash investigation, authorities have recovered the flight’s black box from the rooftop of a medical hostel building that the aircraft struck moments after take-off. The Ahmedabad-London Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner tragically crashed on Thursday, killing 265 people, including passengers and crew. Only one survivor has been reported.
The Ministry of Civil Aviation confirmed that the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) retrieved the Flight Data Recorder (FDR)—commonly known as the black box—within 28 hours of the crash. The device, located near the aircraft’s tail, is crucial in uncovering the sequence of events leading to the crash. It records vital technical data and cockpit conversations.
“This marks a critical step in the investigation,” said Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu, praising the coordinated efforts of AAIB and Gujarat state teams.
The Dreamliner crashed into the resident doctors’ hostel at a medical college near Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport shortly after take-off, igniting a massive fire.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the crash site and Ahmedabad Civil Hospital on Friday. Tata Group has announced ₹1 crore compensation for each victim’s family. A high-level committee is probing the tragedy to enhance aviation safety.
