Ahmedabad plane crash: Black box recovered from Air India AI-171 flight wreckage

A day after the Air India plane crash that claimed at least 265 lives, National Security Guards (NSG) experts have recovered the crucial black box of Air India flight AI-171 from the wreckage of the aircraft.

Initial findings point to no sabotage attempt; prima facie, it seems that both engines of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner were not functioning. This could be the reason why the engines could not generate the thrust required to go upwards after takeoff.

India witnessed a horrific aviation disaster on June 12 as Air India flight AI-171 crashed minutes after takeoff from Ahmedabad's Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport. The plane burst into flames after piercing through a medical college mess, where young doctors were having their meals.

The Police have now confirmed that 265 bodies have been recovered from the crash site, which includes 5 MBBS students. There is one survivor named Ramesh Vishwaskumar, who miraculously escaped the flight as it was engulfed in flames.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the crash site this morning (June 13) and met the injured in Ahmedabad's Civil Hospital. He also spoke to Vishwas Kumar, who is currently recuperating at the hospital.

After his visit, he tweeted, “We are all devastated by the air tragedy in Ahmedabad. The loss of so many lives in such a sudden and heartbreaking manner is beyond words. Condolences to all the bereaved families. We understand their pain and also know that the void left behind will be felt for years to come. Om Shanti.”

Also on board was Gujarat's former Chief Minister, Vijay Rupani, who was flying to the UK to join his wife and family.

Exact details will be ascertained after the investigation is over.