The aftermath of a tragic plane crash in Ahmedabad, India, is drawing international investigation as U.S. authorities join in the recovery effort.
U.S. Investigators Arrive in India Following Deadly Plane Crash
U.S. Investigators Arrive in India Following Deadly Plane Crash
Investigators from the U.S. team up with Indian officials to unravel the cause of a catastrophic plane crash that claimed the lives of at least 270 individuals.
In a significant step forward in the investigation of one of India’s deadliest aviation disasters, officials from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board have arrived in Ahmedabad to collaborate with local authorities. The Indian government confirmed the recovery of both the cockpit voice recorder and the flight data recorder from the wreckage of the Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner that crashed just moments after departing for London Gatwick Airport.
The crash, which took place last week, resulted in the death of at least 270 people, including 241 passengers. The aircraft reportedly impacted several structures, including a dining hall belonging to a medical college, exacerbating the tragedy and complicating the identification process of the victims.
Dr. Rakesh Joshi, superintendent at the Ahmedabad Civil Hospital where the deceased are being processed, mentioned that as of Monday, the remains of 99 victims have been identified through DNA matching, and 64 sets of remains have already been released to their families. He expressed that progress is being made, indicating that the identification procedure will expedite within the next few days.
As investigators meticulously sift through the recovered black boxes, they hope to gather critical data regarding the final moments and communications of the flight crew leading up to the crash. This incident highlights the necessity of thorough investigation and prompt identification of victims in the face of such an overwhelming disaster.
The crash, which took place last week, resulted in the death of at least 270 people, including 241 passengers. The aircraft reportedly impacted several structures, including a dining hall belonging to a medical college, exacerbating the tragedy and complicating the identification process of the victims.
Dr. Rakesh Joshi, superintendent at the Ahmedabad Civil Hospital where the deceased are being processed, mentioned that as of Monday, the remains of 99 victims have been identified through DNA matching, and 64 sets of remains have already been released to their families. He expressed that progress is being made, indicating that the identification procedure will expedite within the next few days.
As investigators meticulously sift through the recovered black boxes, they hope to gather critical data regarding the final moments and communications of the flight crew leading up to the crash. This incident highlights the necessity of thorough investigation and prompt identification of victims in the face of such an overwhelming disaster.
