Authorities confirmed the discovery of the black box at the crash site, which occurred shortly after the plane took off from Ahmedabad, leaving 241 dead out of 242 onboard. At least eight casualties were reported on the ground, exacerbating the grief felt by families awaiting news about their loved ones.
India's civil aviation minister, Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu, highlighted that the black box's retrieval will substantially aid the investigation conducted by the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB), alongside teams from the US and UK supporting the inquiry. Mr. Kinjarapu described this development as an essential step toward understanding the causes of the incident.
The Boeing 787 Dreamliner, which was bound for London's Gatwick Airport, was carrying a diverse group of passengers. Flight data recorders are vital in crash investigations, as they gather crucial information regarding the flight’s parameters and cockpit conversations, which can reveal what happened leading up to the disaster.
Meanwhile, the only survivor, British national Vishwashkumar Ramesh, remains in recovery, having escaped the ordeal, while families cling to the hope of receiving updates about their relatives. Imtiaz Ali, whose brother was aboard the flight, expressed disbelief and heartache, proclaiming that he could not accept the possibility of losing his brother until tangible evidence was presented.
The crash caused widespread devastation in the Meghani Nagar area, with wreckage strewn across a 200-meter radius, including significant damage to buildings. Initial reports suggest that at least four medical college students were among those killed as the plane crashed into a campus facility.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Air India CEO Campbell Wilson visited the crash site, a poignant gesture for families mourning their losses. With the aircraft having successfully completed hundreds of flights before this disaster, the airline and aviation industry are now under scrutiny as investigations proceed into the tragic event.
With hopes fading but still alive, families await the identification of the deceased through DNA analysis as they seek clarity and closure following this heartbreaking calamity.
India's civil aviation minister, Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu, highlighted that the black box's retrieval will substantially aid the investigation conducted by the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB), alongside teams from the US and UK supporting the inquiry. Mr. Kinjarapu described this development as an essential step toward understanding the causes of the incident.
The Boeing 787 Dreamliner, which was bound for London's Gatwick Airport, was carrying a diverse group of passengers. Flight data recorders are vital in crash investigations, as they gather crucial information regarding the flight’s parameters and cockpit conversations, which can reveal what happened leading up to the disaster.
Meanwhile, the only survivor, British national Vishwashkumar Ramesh, remains in recovery, having escaped the ordeal, while families cling to the hope of receiving updates about their relatives. Imtiaz Ali, whose brother was aboard the flight, expressed disbelief and heartache, proclaiming that he could not accept the possibility of losing his brother until tangible evidence was presented.
The crash caused widespread devastation in the Meghani Nagar area, with wreckage strewn across a 200-meter radius, including significant damage to buildings. Initial reports suggest that at least four medical college students were among those killed as the plane crashed into a campus facility.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Air India CEO Campbell Wilson visited the crash site, a poignant gesture for families mourning their losses. With the aircraft having successfully completed hundreds of flights before this disaster, the airline and aviation industry are now under scrutiny as investigations proceed into the tragic event.
With hopes fading but still alive, families await the identification of the deceased through DNA analysis as they seek clarity and closure following this heartbreaking calamity.
