The Air India Boeing 787 crash on June 12 shocked the world, killing more than 250 people shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad. While the investigation is underway, many wonder why the black box data has not been released. Captain Steeeve, an experienced pilot and Navy veteran, explained that the condition of the black boxes is a major factor.
Black boxes, which include flight data and cockpit voice recorders, are vital for piecing together what happened during the flight. However, the crash severely damaged these devices, making data recovery difficult. Normally, investigators can connect the boxes directly to computers, but when damaged, they must carefully cut open the sealed units with special tools to avoid losing crucial information.
The black boxes are now in Delhi, where experts from various agencies are working to extract the data. Captain Steeeve noted that analyzing the information is complicated because the plane was airborne for only about 30 seconds before crashing, creating a tangled set of events that investigators must carefully untangle.
Meanwhile, India’s aviation minister has said the investigation is considering sabotage as a possible cause. The rare simultaneous failure of both engines is being closely examined, and all available evidence, including CCTV footage, is under review. The investigation is ongoing with international support, and authorities expect to release a report in three months.
