The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) confirmed it had successfully retrieved useful data from both the cockpit voice recorder and the flight data recorder.
Contrary to earlier media reports, the black boxes recovered from the June 12 Air India crash were not damaged, according to a Reuters report citing sources present at a recent parliamentary panel meeting. The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) confirmed it had successfully retrieved useful data from both the cockpit voice recorder and the flight data recorder. These devices are crucial for understanding the events that led to the crash, which killed 260 people.
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Air India under rising scrutiny
The national carrier is facing mounting criticism, with its CEO Campbell Wilson appearing before lawmakers to provide updates on post-crash action. Meanwhile, the EU Aviation Safety Agency has launched its own probe into Air India Express over alleged failures in engine part replacements and record-keeping. India’s aviation regulator has also warned Air India over delayed safety checks on other aircraft.
Preliminary crash report expected by Friday
According to reports, initial findings of the crash investigation could be made public by Friday or Saturday.
Published: 11 Jul 2025, 07:26 am IST
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