India to Consider Overseas Analysis of Air India Crash Flight Recorders
India's Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau is weighing the option of sending flight recorders from the recent Air India crash abroad for evaluation.
India's Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) is evaluating whether to send the black boxes from the recent Air India crash for overseas decoding. The double tragedy claimed at least 270 lives after the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad, raising significant concerns about aviation safety. Initial reports suggested the flight recorders might be sent abroad, but the Ministry of Civil Aviation clarified that no conclusive decision has been made. AAIB will assess various aspects before making a determination. Investigators have successfully retrieved both Enhanced Airborne Flight Recorders (EAFRs) from the crash site. While these devices are crucial for reconstructing the flight's last moments, there are fears the recorders may have sustained damage making data retrieval challenging. Air India's chairman noted that one engine was new and the other not due for maintenance, assuring no prior issues. Following the incident, India's aviation authority mandated extra safety checks across the airline's fleet, leading to temporary flight reductions.
India's Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau is weighing the option of sending flight recorders from the recent Air India crash abroad for evaluation.
India's Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) is evaluating whether to send the black boxes from the recent Air India crash for overseas decoding. The double tragedy claimed at least 270 lives after the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad, raising significant concerns about aviation safety. Initial reports suggested the flight recorders might be sent abroad, but the Ministry of Civil Aviation clarified that no conclusive decision has been made. AAIB will assess various aspects before making a determination. Investigators have successfully retrieved both Enhanced Airborne Flight Recorders (EAFRs) from the crash site. While these devices are crucial for reconstructing the flight's last moments, there are fears the recorders may have sustained damage making data retrieval challenging. Air India's chairman noted that one engine was new and the other not due for maintenance, assuring no prior issues. Following the incident, India's aviation authority mandated extra safety checks across the airline's fleet, leading to temporary flight reductions.
