Significant progress has been made in the investigation of the tragic Air India plane crash that occurred on June 12th. Investigation agencies have recovered the aircraft's black boxes, including the Cockpit Voice Recorder and the Flight Data Recorder, and successfully downloaded the data. With this information, the hope of uncovering the true causes of the accident has intensified.
The government announced on Thursday that the black boxes were brought to Delhi from Ahmedabad, and the data was successfully extracted on June 24th. The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has confirmed this and stated that the investigation is now at a crucial stage.
Solid technical information obtained for the first time after the accident
The Air India flight was en route from Ahmedabad to London. Shortly after takeoff, the aircraft crashed into a hostel building. This horrific accident claimed the lives of 270 people, including 241 passengers and crew members. Only one passenger survived the crash.
The search for the Cockpit Voice Recorder and Flight Data Recorder began immediately after the accident. On June 13th, one recorder was recovered from the wreckage, found on the roof of a building. The other recorder was found buried in the debris. After safely extracting both devices, they were transported to Delhi via a special Air Force aircraft.
Data analysis will reveal the actual cause of the accident
The Ministry of Civil Aviation stated that the data from the memory modules of both recorders was extracted on June 25th. This data includes cockpit conversations, engine status, altitude, speed, radar instructions, and other technical information. This information will be extremely helpful in understanding the sequence of events leading up to the accident.
The Ministry also clarified that the investigation is being conducted in India, and speculations about sending the black boxes abroad are entirely false. Civil Aviation Minister K. Rammohan Naidu stated that the black boxes are secure with the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau, and the investigation is being conducted under the supervision of Indian experts.
AAIB team is conducting an in-depth investigation
The expert team from the AAIB, investigating the Air India crash, has begun an in-depth analysis of the information obtained from the black boxes. Preliminary investigations indicate that a serious technical problem occurred in the initial moments of the flight, which led to the aircraft becoming uncontrollable.
The Cockpit Voice Recorder will reveal the nature of the conversation between the pilot and co-pilot and the technical challenges they faced. The Flight Data Recorder will provide information such as the aircraft's speed, altitude, pitch, yaw, and roll, which will help in revealing the true picture of the accident.
The accident raises several serious questions
This accident has raised serious questions about the country's aviation safety system. The fact that the accident occurred within minutes of takeoff suggests that a thorough investigation of all aspects, from technical checks and air traffic control to runway management, is necessary.
Eyewitnesses at the scene reported that the plane suddenly nosedived and crashed into the hostel building. The impact was so severe that the four-story building was completely destroyed, and debris was scattered in the surrounding streets.
Relief package provided to the affected families
The government has initiated the process of providing compensation to the families of those killed in the accident. Air India has also stated that it stands with the families of the victims to provide all possible assistance. However, the bereaved families are now demanding justice and appealing for the release of the true causes of the accident.
How the black box works
The black box is actually composed of two parts: the Cockpit Voice Recorder and the Flight Data Recorder. This equipment is installed in the rear of the aircraft, where its survival during a crash is more likely. It records every second of activity during the flight.
It collects information on thousands of parameters, such as engine speed, altitude, direction, pilot's commands, and all the sounds in the cockpit. The information from the black box reveals what the pilot was doing at the time of the accident and the technical condition of the aircraft.
