The Importance of the Black Box in Plane Crashes
A London-bound Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner with 242 people on board crashed shortly after taking off from Ahmedabad airport, emphasizing the essential role of flight recorders in investigating aviation incidents. The flight, AI-171, departed at 1:39 PM IST, reported a MAYDAY call, and tragically crashed in the Meghani Nagar area outside the airport perimeter. The aircraft reached only 625 feet before exploding in a massive fireball. Rescue operations are ongoing to find survivors, while recovering the black box is crucial for understanding what led to the crash. The black box will provide vital information on potential causes such as mechanical failure, engine issues, bird strikes, fires, or human error. By examining the recording, investigators hope to uncover details of the MAYDAY call, warnings received, and crew actions immediately following takeoff. The recovery and analysis of these devices by experts will shed light on the tragedy’s circumstances and guide future safety enhancements in the aviation industry.
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