“36 Seconds to Disaster: What the Black Box Reveals About Air India AI171”
Air India Crash 2025: Black Box Recovery, Investigation, and the Science Behind Black Boxes The tragic crash of Air India Flight 171 near Ahmedabad in June 2025 has captured national and global attention, not only due to the devastating loss of life but also because of the critical role of the aircraft’s black boxes in unraveling the mystery behind the disaster. This blog delves into the events, the ongoing investigation, and explains in detail how black boxes work, drawing from the latest news coverage and authoritative aviation sources. Chronology of the Air India Crash On June 12, 2025, Air India Flight 171, a Boeing 787 Dreamliner bound for London, crashed into a densely populated neighborhood in Ahmedabad shortly after takeoff. The aircraft, carrying 242 passengers and nearly 100 tonnes of fuel, transmitted a mayday signal moments after departure—the last communication before it lost altitude and crashed in flames. The accident claimed at least 270 lives, making it one of the dead...