Why Did Air India Flight AI‑171 Crash? Latest Black Box Findings and Investigation Updates
On June 15, 2025, Air India Flight AI‑171 tragically crashed near Ahmedabad shortly after takeoff, leaving the nation in shock and mourning. The Boeing 787 Dreamliner, en route to London, was carrying 241 passengers and crew. Within minutes of takeoff, the aircraft lost altitude and struck the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Medical Campus, triggering fires and mass casualties. Only one person— Vishwash Kumar Ramesh —miraculously survived. As investigations intensify, crucial findings from the black box and cockpit voice recorder (CVR) have begun to shed light on what caused one of India’s deadliest aviation disasters. 🔍 What Happened: A Quick Timeline Time (IST) Event 6:42 AM AI‑171 departs from Ahmedabad Airport 6:47 AM Pilot issues a Mayday alert 6:49 AM Plane disappears from radar 6:50 AM Cras...