Ahmedabad Plane Crash: Boeing 787 Checks Ordered, Black Box Found
- A government-appointed panel is actively investigating the cause of the Air India plane crash near Ahmedabad, officials announced Saturday.
- The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, bound for London Gatwick, crashed shortly after takeoff Thursday, leaving only one survivor among the 242 people aboard.
- Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu said decoding the black box should provide critical insight into the moments leading up to the crash. He emphasized India's commitment to...
Authorities are urgently investigating the devastating Ahmedabad plane crash after an Air India flight disaster near Ahmedabad. A special panel is now probing the aviation safety role, and the critical black box has been recovered, promising key insights into the tragedy. The government has ordered extensive checks on the Boeing 787 fleet,ensuring passenger safety is paramount. Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu emphasized India’s focus on preventing future incidents. News Directory 3 is closely following developments.Delays related to the investigation is anticipated, and the decoding of the black box is expected to reveal essential details. Discover what’s next as the investigation unfolds and the experts reveal what happened that day.
Ahmedabad Plane Crash Inquiry Underway; Black Box Holds Key Clues
Updated June 14, 2025
A government-appointed panel is actively investigating the cause of the Air India plane crash near Ahmedabad, officials announced Saturday. The probe into the aviation safety role is proceeding smoothly, they said.
The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, bound for London Gatwick, crashed shortly after takeoff Thursday, leaving only one survivor among the 242 people aboard. The aircraft’s black box was recovered Friday.
Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu said decoding the black box should provide critical insight into the moments leading up to the crash. He emphasized India’s commitment to aviation safety.
The multi-disciplinary panel, led by the home secretary, will convene Monday and is expected to submit its findings within three months. Civil Aviation Secretary Samir Kumar Sinha confirmed the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) is leading the investigation into the Air India plane crash. A moment of silence was held before the press conference to honor the victims.
DNA testing is underway to identify the deceased and return them to their families, Naidu said. The Gujarat government is assisting in these efforts.
Following the incident, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) ordered extended checks on the nation’s Boeing 787 fleet. Minister Naidu stated that of the 34 Boeing 787-8 aircraft in service before the crash,eight have already undergone inspection.
The panel includes experts from diverse backgrounds to ensure a thorough investigation. Naidu expressed condolences to the families of the victims, calling the crash a “very tragic, very horrific incident.”
VIDEO | Delhi: Briefing the media about the recovery of ’Black Box’ from Ahmedabad plane crash site, Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu (@RamMNK) says,
“The Ministry is taking utmost seriousness of the accident, the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau was… pic.twitter.com/HYr9yZc7EE
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) June 14, 2025
What’s next
The investigation continues, wiht authorities focused on analyzing the black box data and the high-level panel’s report to determine the cause of the crash and implement measures to prevent future incidents.