India Recovers Critical Data from Air India Flight 171’s Black Boxes
Breakthrough in Ahmedabad Crash Probe
- Black Box Data Extracted: Flight recorders recovered from Boeing 787 wreckage
- International Collaboration: AAIB & US NTSB jointly analyzing cockpit voice and flight data
- Next Steps: Reconstruction of final 40 seconds before fatal crash
What the Black Boxes Reveal
🔹 Flight Data Recorder (FDR):
- Tracks thrust settings, engine performance, flap positions
- Records fuel flow and emergency system activations
🔹 Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR):
- Captures mayday call (final transmission)
- Includes pilot conversations and ambient cockpit sounds
Key Investigation Details
- Recovery Timeline:
- June 13 & 16: Black boxes found (one on rooftop, one in debris)
- June 26: Data successfully downloaded
- Unanswered Questions:
- Why was mayday called seconds after takeoff?
- Possible factors: engine failure, system malfunction, human error
- Global Scrutiny:
- Boeing 787’s safety record under microscope
- NTSB urges swift transparency with findings
Why This Matters
- 270 Lives Lost: Deadliest Indian aviation disaster in decades
- Safety Implications: Findings could impact global Dreamliner operations
- Families’ Closure: Victims’ relatives await cause determination
