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One black box recovered from Air India plane crash site, police sources say
- On Thursday afternoon, an Air India Boeing 787 bound for London came down in a neighborhood in Ahmedabad, hitting a medical college hostel and resulting in the deaths of 241 people on board as well as several others on the ground.
- The aircraft appeared to encounter difficulty gaining altitude right after takeoff and subsequently crashed, leading investigators to consider potential issues such as engine power loss or pilot error.
- On Friday, investigators retrieved the aircraft’s flight data recorder and intensified their search of the crash area as experts from both the U.S. and India collaborated to uncover the causes of the accident.
- At least 30 injured students remained hospitalized with four in critical condition, and Prime Minister Modi met the sole surviving passenger who described escaping from the wreckage after the door opened.
- Authorities emphasized the black box recovery as a crucial investigative step, DNA tests were being conducted to identify victims, and families mourned amid rescue efforts led by residents and officials.
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Plane Crash: Cockpit Voice Recorder Found
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. Officials investigating the Air India plane crash on Sunday confirmed that the Cockpit Voice Recorder black box has been found, a crucial discovery which will help identify the possible cause behind the deadly crash that killed 270 persons, including 241 persons on board. India News | Plane Crash: Cockpit Voice Recorder Found.
A first black box, recording the flight parameters, had been recovered on Friday. The one found on Sunday recorded the discussions in the cockpit.
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There is a stir from Delhi to Ahmedabad in the case of Air India plane crash. Today, Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu gave all the information related to the investigation in a press conference. He said that now the investigation will speed up after the black box has been found.. 8 agencies have been appointed to investigate the plane crash.
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