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Tragedy Unfolds: Black Box Recovery Marks Sole Hope in Air India Crash Aftermath

Updated: June 14, 2025 13:54

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As the nation grapples with one of its worst aviation disasters, the death toll from the Air India crash in Ahmedabad has climbed to at least 270, with recovery and identification efforts continuing for a third day. The tragedy unfolded when a London-bound Boeing 787 Dreamliner, carrying 230 passengers and 12 crew, crashed into a medical college hostel near Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport shortly after takeoff on Thursday.
 
Key Highlights:
  • Black Box Recovered: Both flight data recorders—commonly known as black boxes—were retrieved from the crash site, including one found on the rooftop of a hostel mess building near the BJ Medical College. The devices are now under analysis by India’s Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB), with support from international experts and Boeing.
  • Death Toll Rises: The total fatalities include 241 passengers and crew on board and at least 29 people on the ground. Only one survivor has been reported so far, a British national of Indian origin, who is expected to recover from injuries.
  • Identification Challenges: Most remains were badly burned or disfigured, making identification difficult. Authorities are using DNA samples from relatives to confirm identities, with the process expected to take several days.
  • Investigation Underway: Experts are focusing on possible technical faults, crew miscalculations, and configuration errors. The engines and critical aircraft parts are being sent to the US for detailed analysis.
  • Safety Inspections Ordered: The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has ordered targeted safety inspections of all Air India Boeing 787-8 and 787-9 aircraft equipped with General Electric GEnx engines.
  • National Mourning: The incident has triggered nationwide grief, with memorials and prayer ceremonies held across the country. The UN Secretary-General and global leaders have expressed condolences.
The recovery of the black boxes marks a crucial step in determining the cause of the crash and ensuring such a tragedy does not recur.
 
Sources: Hindustan Times, BBC, NDTV, Economic Times

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