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Air India Crash Investigation: Black Box to be Sent to US for Analysis

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The Indian government will send the black box of the crashed Air India Boeing 787 aircraft to the US for analysis, as local investigators are unable to extract data due to the recorder's heavy external damage. The digital flight data recorder (DFDR) entries will be extracted in the Washington-based laboratory of the National Safety Transport Board, with the data to be shared with India's Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB). This move is in line with international rules, which mandate that the state of occurrence is responsible for crash investigation. The UK's Air Accidents Investigation Branch will also be present, as 53 British citizens were among those killed in the June 12 crash.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Indian government will send the black box of the crashed Air India Boeing 787 aircraft to the US for analysis.
  • The digital flight data recorder (DFDR) entries will be extracted in the Washington-based laboratory of the National Safety Transport Board.
  • The data will be shared with India's Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) in accordance with international rules.
  • The UK's Air Accidents Investigation Branch will be present to assist in the investigation, given the involvement of 53 British citizens.
  • The black box contains the digital flight data recorder (DFDR) and cockpit voice recorder (CVR), crucial in probing the crash.
  • The DFDR will provide insights into technical parameters such as timing, altitude, and airspeed.
  • The CVR holds crucial audio recordings from the cockpit, including pilot conversations and ambient noises.

Statistics:

  • 53 British citizens were among those killed in the June 12 crash.
  • 241 people on board the aircraft and 33 on the ground were killed in the crash.
  • The black box, comprising DFDR and CVR, is designed to survive extreme conditions.
  • Heavy damage is not common when an aircraft catches fire due to a crash.

Sources:

  • ET (pg 1)
  • People aware of the development (no date provided)
  • An official aware of the process (no date provided)

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