Air India Plane Crash: Investigators Recover Data
The recovery of the data from the black boxes is a significant development in the investigation, and the analysis of the cockpit voice recorder and flight data recorder data will provide valuable insights into the cause of the crash. The findings of the investigation will have important implications for the Indian aviation industry, and will inform efforts to improve safety and maintenance standards.

India's civil aviation ministry has confirmed the recovery of data from the flight recorders of the crashed Air India flight, which killed at least 270 people on June 12, with the analysis of cockpit voice recorder and flight data recorder data underway to determine the cause of the incident.
The data was recovered from the Enhanced Airborne Flight Recorders (EAFRs) or "black boxes" on June 13 and 16, and was accessed by a team led by India's Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) and the US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). The recovery of the data is a crucial step in reconstructing the flight's final moments and understanding the circumstances surrounding the crash.
The Indian government has faced questions from aviation experts regarding the delay in downloading and investigating the data, which occurred nearly two weeks after the crash. However, the AAIB has confirmed that the data will not be sent to the US for analysis, but will instead be decoded by Indian experts at the AAIB. The data extraction began on June 24 under the supervision of the AAIB, and the analysis of the cockpit voice recorder and flight data recorder data is currently underway.
The crash has sparked a heightened scrutiny of Air India and the country's aviation industry, with concerns over recurring aircraft defects and inadequate maintenance practices. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has conducted a special audit and found multiple defects at two of the country's busiest airports, citing ineffective monitoring and inadequate rectification action. The findings of the audit have raised concerns about the safety and maintenance standards of the Indian aviation industry.
As the investigation into the Air India plane crash continues, the focus will be on determining the cause of the incident and identifying measures to prevent similar accidents in the future. The analysis of the recovered data will be crucial in understanding the circumstances surrounding the crash and in informing recommendations for improved safety and maintenance practices in the Indian aviation industry.