Air India Crash: Black Boxes Recovered, Probe Expands

Investigators have recovered both the flight data recorder and cockpit voice recorder from the wreckage of the Air India Boeing 787 that crashed in Ahmedabad, killing over 240 people, including passengers and residents. The black box is being analyzed by Indian authorities, with possible input from Boeing and GE to help determine the cause of the crash. Preliminary findings show a mayday call was made shortly after takeoff, but the pilot did not respond to air traffic control before the plane crashed into a residential area. The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau is leading the investigation, and recovery efforts for victims continue. In response, India's aviation regulator has ordered additional safety inspections for Air India's Boeing 787 fleet. The investigation aims to identify safety improvements to prevent similar incidents.