India to decide on overseas analysis of Air India crash flight recorders
Summary
India's Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau is deciding where to send the flight data and cockpit voice recorders from the Air India plane crash for analysis after the incident resulted in over 270 deaths. They are considering whether to decode the recorders domestically or send them overseas due to potential damage that may complicate data extraction.Key Facts
- An Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner crashed after takeoff from Ahmedabad airport, killing at least 270 people.
- The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has not decided if the black boxes will be analyzed abroad.
- These black boxes, also known as Enhanced Airborne Flight Recorders, were recovered on June 13 and 16.
- Black boxes record important flight data and cockpit sounds to help determine crash causes.
- Some reports suggest the recorders are damaged, making it hard to extract data in India.
- Air India's chairman stated one engine was new, while the other was not due for maintenance until December.
- Inspections of other Boeing 787 aircraft in the fleet have been completed for safety.
- Air India is reducing flights on some routes to focus on safety checks and due to airspace restrictions.
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