Great news in the investigation of the recent Air India crash! The Indian government has successfully downloaded data from the “black boxes” of the ill-fated flight. This is a big step forward in understanding what happened during the tragic accident. The crash, which occurred on June 12, sadly took the lives of 241 passengers on board and 34 people on the ground.
From Debris to Data: A Remarkable Recovery
There was initial concern that the black boxes were too damaged to get any useful information. Experts even thought about sending them to the U.S. for special analysis. However, India’s Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) managed a remarkable feat! They safely removed the crucial crash protection and memory modules, and then successfully downloaded all the data right here in India. This means vital clues about the crash are now being analyzed.
What’s Next? The Story Hidden Within
So, what kind of information are they getting? The cockpit voice recorder will reveal conversations between the pilots and crew, along with any sounds and reactions from that fateful moment. Meanwhile, the flight data recorder will provide details about the plane’s altitude, speed, control systems, and engine performance. All this information is now being carefully analyzed to piece together the full story of what led to the Air India AI 171 Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner crashing just 36 seconds after takeoff.
