Ahmedabad: Investigators have intensified their efforts into the Air India crash case in Ahmedabad following the recovery of the second black box — the Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR) — from the wreckage. Retrieved from the cockpit section, the CVR is considered vital to understanding the sequence of events leading to the crash.
This follows the earlier recovery of the Flight Data Recorder (FDR) from the tail end of the aircraft. While the FDR stores technical data on the aircraft’s performance, the CVR captures cockpit conversations, radio transmissions, alarm sounds, and ambient noise, providing critical insights into the final moments before impact.
Officials from the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) have confirmed that both devices are now under analysis. The CVR is expected to shed light on pilot communications and cockpit conditions, potentially revealing any human errors, system failures, or emergency responses in the lead-up to the tragedy.
Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister, P.K. Mishra, visited the crash site on Sunday to review the ongoing investigation. He later visited the Civil Hospital, where survivors and injured local residents are undergoing treatment.
The death toll from the devastating crash in Meghaninagar has climbed to 270, according to officials. Among the deceased are 241 passengers on board the ill-fated flight, in addition to several people who were in nearby hostels, dining halls, and residential buildings when the aircraft went down.
As a mark of respect to former Chief Minister Vijay Rupani, who perished in the crash on June 12, the Gujarat government has declared a one-day state mourning on Monday. All official functions and celebrations will remain suspended, and the national flag will be flown at half-mast across government buildings.
With IANS inputs