Following the Air India Dreamliner crash on June 12, investigators have recovered vital flight recorder data, which could help in understanding the circumstances surrounding the event. The civil aviation ministry confirmed the data was accessed, and analysis is underway to ensure future aviation safety.
Recovery of Flight Data from AI Crash Marks Progress in Investigation
Recovery of Flight Data from AI Crash Marks Progress in Investigation
Investigators have successfully retrieved critical flight recorder information from the recent Air India crash near Ahmedabad, paving the way for a thorough examination of the tragedy.
Air India’s London-bound Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, tragically crashing shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad on June 12, took the lives of at least 270 individuals. Fortunately, investigators have made significant strides towards unveiling the circumstances of this catastrophic event by recovering essential data from the aircraft's flight recorders.
On June 13 and 16, search teams successfully recovered both Enhanced Airborne Flight Recorders (EAFRs), commonly referred to as "black boxes," from the crash site. One was found on a rooftop while the other was located amidst the debris. Recent developments have confirmed that data from these recorders has been retrieved by a team from India's Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) with support from the US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB).
These flight recorders hold crucial information, tracking various parameters like gear and flap lever positions, thrust settings, engine performance, and cockpit audio. This data is invaluable for reconstructing the final moments of the flight to ascertain the factors contributing to the crash. Analysis is currently in progress, indicating a focused effort toward boosting aviation safety.
US NTSB chair Jennifer Homendy expressed optimism about prompt access to the investigation outcomes, emphasizing the necessity of transparency for public awareness and aviation safety. Her remarks come amidst concerns raised by aviation experts regarding the two-week delay in data analysis, which many have deemed unusual given the severity of the crash.
Air India Flight 171, piloted by Captain Sumeet Sabharwal and co-pilot Clive Kundar, was in the air for merely 40 seconds before it plummeted into a dense area of Ahmedabad, leading to one of India’s most perplexing air disasters in recent history. The aircraft issued a mayday call shortly after takeoff, marking its final communication before the tragedy unfolded.
On June 13 and 16, search teams successfully recovered both Enhanced Airborne Flight Recorders (EAFRs), commonly referred to as "black boxes," from the crash site. One was found on a rooftop while the other was located amidst the debris. Recent developments have confirmed that data from these recorders has been retrieved by a team from India's Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) with support from the US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB).
These flight recorders hold crucial information, tracking various parameters like gear and flap lever positions, thrust settings, engine performance, and cockpit audio. This data is invaluable for reconstructing the final moments of the flight to ascertain the factors contributing to the crash. Analysis is currently in progress, indicating a focused effort toward boosting aviation safety.
US NTSB chair Jennifer Homendy expressed optimism about prompt access to the investigation outcomes, emphasizing the necessity of transparency for public awareness and aviation safety. Her remarks come amidst concerns raised by aviation experts regarding the two-week delay in data analysis, which many have deemed unusual given the severity of the crash.
Air India Flight 171, piloted by Captain Sumeet Sabharwal and co-pilot Clive Kundar, was in the air for merely 40 seconds before it plummeted into a dense area of Ahmedabad, leading to one of India’s most perplexing air disasters in recent history. The aircraft issued a mayday call shortly after takeoff, marking its final communication before the tragedy unfolded.
