Investigators find cockpit voice recorder from crashed Air India flight
Summary
Investigators found the cockpit voice recorder from an Air India plane that crashed shortly after take-off from Ahmedabad, killing at least 270 people. This voice recorder is a crucial part of the investigation to figure out the cause of the crash, alongside the previously recovered flight data recorder. Authorities from India, the US, and the UK are working together on the investigation.Key Facts
- The crashed plane was a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner heading to London from Ahmedabad.
- The crash killed at least 270 people, mostly passengers, and more than 90 victims have been identified through DNA tests.
- Investigators recovered both the cockpit voice recorder and the flight data recorder, which are critical tools in air crash investigations.
- India's Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) is leading the investigation, with help from US and UK teams.
- The US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is carrying out a separate investigation as the aircraft was American-made.
- A committee set up by the Indian government will deliver a preliminary report on the crash within three months and suggest new safety procedures.
- The plane struck a building near the airport shortly after take-off, killing nearly all passengers and crew, and causing additional casualties on the ground.
- The identification process for victims is ongoing, with many bodies burned, making it slow and difficult.
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