Ahmedabad: Following the tragic crash of Air India Flight AI-171 in Ahmedabad on the afternoon of June 12, search operations continue at the crash site. On the fifth day, another human body part was recovered and sent for postmortem analysis. Additionally, investigators found the aircraft’s cockpit voice recorder (CVR) connected by wire in the rear section of the wreckage. This device captures conversations between pilots, alerts, and ambient cockpit sounds, offering vital clues into the final moments before the crash.
Authorities have been working around the clock to identify victims through DNA sampling and matching. According to Superintendent of Ahmedabad Civil Hospital, DNA matches have been confirmed for 119 individuals as of 6 PM, and 76 of those bodies have been handed over to their respective families.
A large number of families are still awaiting confirmation. Civil hospital officials clarified that if a family has not yet received a call, it means their relative’s DNA matching process is still ongoing. Once a match is confirmed, the body will be released immediately.
After DNA confirmation, the remains are sealed in coffins, accompanied by necessary documentation, and transported directly to the victims’ homes. The hospital has prepared 170 coffins in total. Meanwhile, a day of state mourning has been declared in Gujarat following the death of a former Chief Minister, with flags flown at half-mast on all government buildings.
The CVR, recovered from the debris today, has been handed over to the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB). This comes shortly after the flight data recorder was retrieved last Friday. Together, these devices are expected to help determine the cause of the crash.
Despite four days having passed since the incident, clearing the wreckage remains ongoing. As the investigation intensifies, multiple agencies, including the AAIB, the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), Boeing’s UK-based safety team, and Air India’s own investigative unit, are actively involved. All teams have been thoroughly examining the site for the past five days to piece together the circumstances that led to the disaster.
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