India's Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) is currently deliberating whether to send the flight data and cockpit voice recorders from the recent Air India crash overseas for detailed analysis. The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner was involved in a tragic accident last Thursday, killing at least 270 individuals shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad airport. While some reports suggest that the black boxes might be dispatched abroad, the Ministry of Civil Aviation clarified that a conclusive decision is still pending.
India in Limbo Over Overseas Analysis of Air India Crash Flight Recorders
India in Limbo Over Overseas Analysis of Air India Crash Flight Recorders
The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau weighs options for the fate of crucial black boxes from the tragic incident.
The AAIB has retrieved both sets of the Enhanced Airborne Flight Recorders (EAFRs) from the crash site, which were discovered intact despite the fire that engulfed the aircraft. These black boxes are vital for reconstructing the final moments of the flight and determining the cause of the incident. Capt. Kishore Chinta, a former AAIB accident investigator, mentioned that sending one set to the U.S. could facilitate data comparisons with the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB).
In a separate development, Air India's chairman confirmed that one engine on the crashed aircraft was newly installed, while the other was not due for servicing until December. The airline has since completed inspections on a majority of its Boeing 787 fleet following additional safety checks ordered by the aviation regulator as a precaution. Consequently, Air India announced reductions in services on 16 international routes and the suspension of flights to three destinations, attributed to the need for enhanced safety inspections and adjustments in response to airspace closures in the Middle East.
In a separate development, Air India's chairman confirmed that one engine on the crashed aircraft was newly installed, while the other was not due for servicing until December. The airline has since completed inspections on a majority of its Boeing 787 fleet following additional safety checks ordered by the aviation regulator as a precaution. Consequently, Air India announced reductions in services on 16 international routes and the suspension of flights to three destinations, attributed to the need for enhanced safety inspections and adjustments in response to airspace closures in the Middle East.
