BREAKING: Air India Black Box Reveals Shocking Secrets After Tragic Crash

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mrbill | News
15/06/2025

After the devastating crash of Air India flight AI171 in Ahmedabad, which claimed the lives of 241 people onboard and several on the ground, investigators have recovered one of the aircraft’s black boxes—a crucial step in uncovering the real cause behind the tragedy. Early data from the black box has begun to reveal shocking details about the flight’s final moments.

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  • The aircraft encountered a critical malfunction less than a minute after takeoff, rapidly losing altitude before crashing into a medical college hostel, causing a massive fire and heavy casualties both onboard and on the ground.

  • Preliminary video evidence and flight data suggest the plane struggled to gain altitude, with the landing gear failing to retract—a sign that trouble began almost immediately after liftoff. The pilots desperately pulled back on the controls to lift the nose, but the aircraft continued to lose lift and crashed from an altitude of just 250–300 meters.

  • Initial theories include a dual engine failure, landing gear system malfunction, or a technical fault in the flaps, all of which could have caused the pilots to lose control so soon after takeoff.

  • Cockpit voice recordings and flight data stored in the black box are expected to clarify the exact sequence of events, especially the final moments when the pilots issued a mayday call and attempted to manage the emergency.

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  • Extracting and analyzing the black box data may take several days to weeks, depending on the device’s condition. Experts believe the information inside will be the “key” to solving the mystery of one of the world’s deadliest air disasters in a decade.

  • International investigators, including Boeing’s team, are working closely with Indian authorities to expedite the investigation, determine the root cause, and prevent similar tragedies in the future.

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The Air India black box has started to reveal shocking secrets about the disaster, with early evidence pointing toward a severe technical failure immediately after takeoff. Detailed analysis of the black box data will be crucial in uncovering the full truth behind this heartbreaking crash.