The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) on Friday recovered the black box and DFDR (Digital Flight Data Recorder) from the rooftop. The AAIB started the probe with full force. Over 40 staff members joined the Ministry of Civil Aviation teams on site.
“Contrary to some reports, the video recorder being circulated is not the DFDR (Digital Flight Data Recorder). The black box was found on the rooftop. AAIB began work with full force immediately. Over 40 staff from the State Government joined efforts to augment MoCA teams on site. The DFDR has been recovered from the rooftop,” Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau stated.
Ahmedabad Plane Crash | Contrary to some reports, the video recorder being circulated is not the DFDR (Digital Flight Data Recorder). The black box was found on the rooftop. AAIB began work with full force immediately. Over 40 staff from the State Government joined efforts to… pic.twitter.com/emstqF3G9l
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British High Commissioner to India, Lindy Cameron, held a meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday and shared condolences over the plane crash near Ahmedabad Airport. She stated that UK and India are working together to establish facts and expressed readiness to support the families and friends of impacted British nationals.
In a post on X, Cameron stated, “I met with Prime Minister @narendramodi this morning. We shared condolences in the face of this tragic accident, and I offered my thanks for the work of tireless first responders here in Ahmedabad. The UK and India are working together to establish the facts. We stand ready to support the families and friends of affected British Nationals please consult our Travel Advice for updates and contact us on the 24/7 consular helpline.”