The CVR, an essential component for accident investigations, records cockpit dialogue, alarms, and ambient noise, providing crucial insights into the events leading to the crash. A flight data recorder (FDR) has also been recovered, forming what is frequently known as the "black box." Contrary to its name, this term refers to two bright orange devices designed to endure impacts and assist investigators in piecing together flight details.
The inquiry is spearheaded by India's Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB), with collaboration from teams in the US and UK. A parallel investigation is being conducted by the US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), which surveyed the crash site on Sunday. Reports indicate that representatives from Boeing and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) are also involved.
In response to the tragedy, the Indian government has established a high-level committee tasked with exploring the incident's causes, expected to submit its preliminary findings within three months. Families of the victims are in deep anguish as they await the identification of loved ones, with over 270 bodies recovered so far. Doctors confirmed that DNA tests have identified 90 victims, with 47 bodies returned to their families.
Among the identified is former Gujarat chief minister Vijay Rupani, whose funeral is set for Monday. The ongoing identification process remains grueling and emotional for many families as they seek closure for their tragic losses.
The AI171 flight crashed into a building adjacent to BJ Medical College, claiming nearly all onboard and raising concerns about fatalities on the ground as recovery efforts continue. Families remain in distress, with officials striving to finalize DNA matches for victims who suffered severe injuries in the accident.
As the investigation heads forward, the community grapples with the turmoil left in the wake of the disaster, emphasizing the urgent need for answers and preventive measures to avert future tragedies.
The inquiry is spearheaded by India's Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB), with collaboration from teams in the US and UK. A parallel investigation is being conducted by the US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), which surveyed the crash site on Sunday. Reports indicate that representatives from Boeing and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) are also involved.
In response to the tragedy, the Indian government has established a high-level committee tasked with exploring the incident's causes, expected to submit its preliminary findings within three months. Families of the victims are in deep anguish as they await the identification of loved ones, with over 270 bodies recovered so far. Doctors confirmed that DNA tests have identified 90 victims, with 47 bodies returned to their families.
Among the identified is former Gujarat chief minister Vijay Rupani, whose funeral is set for Monday. The ongoing identification process remains grueling and emotional for many families as they seek closure for their tragic losses.
The AI171 flight crashed into a building adjacent to BJ Medical College, claiming nearly all onboard and raising concerns about fatalities on the ground as recovery efforts continue. Families remain in distress, with officials striving to finalize DNA matches for victims who suffered severe injuries in the accident.
As the investigation heads forward, the community grapples with the turmoil left in the wake of the disaster, emphasizing the urgent need for answers and preventive measures to avert future tragedies.
