MUSCAT: Authorities in India have begun analyzing the black box data retrieved from the Air India Dreamliner that tragically crashed in Ahmedabad on June 12. The domestic investigation is being carried out by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), which has confirmed that initial findings are expected to be available within the next 10 days. The move to handle the analysis internally reflects India’s commitment to managing aviation safety transparently and efficiently.
The black boxes, consisting of the cockpit voice recorder and the flight data recorder, are critical to understanding the final moments before the aircraft’s descent. These devices are designed to capture vital technical data and crew conversations, providing investigators with a timeline of events leading up to the crash. Experts from the DGCA are working alongside engineers from Air India and Boeing to decode and interpret the recorded information.
This latest crash has intensified public scrutiny of Air India’s safety protocols, as well as maintenance standards and pilot training practices. While it is too early to draw conclusions, aviation analysts emphasize that the black box data will be instrumental in determining whether the incident was due to mechanical failure, human error, or external factors. Families of the victims and the wider aviation community are keenly awaiting preliminary results.
The DGCA has assured the public of full transparency and accountability throughout the investigation. Depending on the findings, the agency may issue new regulatory directives aimed at preventing future occurrences. Meanwhile, Air India has extended full cooperation and is working closely with all relevant agencies. The crash has prompted renewed focus on improving safety systems across India’s expanding civil aviation sector.
