Indian investigators are examining the black boxes recovered from the crashed Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner.
The crash, which killed at least 270 people, is one of the country’s deadliest air disasters in decades.
The flight was heading to London but crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad on June 10.
It slammed into a medical college hostel, killing 241 onboard and 29 on the ground.
Only one passenger survived, according to officials.
The two black boxes – a cockpit voice recorder and flight data recorder – were found in the wreckage.
These devices store pilot conversations, engine data, and aircraft performance details before and during the crash.
Officials from India’s Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau are leading the probe.
They are working alongside experts from Boeing, the U.K., and U.S. agencies.
Amit Singh, a veteran pilot and aviation expert, said the data is vital to understanding what went wrong.
“The black boxes will reveal everything,” Singh noted.
He explained that the voice recorder could confirm communication between pilots and air traffic control.
The data recorder logs speed, altitude, engine status, and system alerts.
India’s aviation regulator confirmed the pilots made a mayday call moments before the crash.
Investigators will also review CCTV footage, eyewitness reports, and cockpit procedures.
They plan to examine pilot training history, aircraft load, and previous maintenance records.
Thrust or engine failure will also be evaluated closely.
The aircraft involved was 12 years old and part of Air India’s fleet of 33 Dreamliners.
Authorities have now launched a full inspection of all Dreamliners operated by Air India.
Aurobindo Handa, former head of India’s crash investigation bureau, said the probe will follow UN standards.
He referred to “DOC 9756,” the global manual for aircraft accident investigation.
Handa warned the intense fire may have damaged the black boxes beyond typical limits.
India has formed a special high-level committee to study the crash and recommend aviation safety reforms.
The panel will file a preliminary report within three months.
Globally, about 1,200 Dreamliners are in service. This crash is the first fatal one in 16 years of operation.
Boeing has faced criticism for safety issues on other aircraft models in recent years.
Experts say this tragedy could lead to renewed scrutiny of the 787’s long-term reliability.