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ICAO Observer Joins Air India Crash Probe as Black Box Data Is Decoded

Minister Murlidhar Mohol says all angles of the investigation—including possible sabotage—are being examined as Parliament schedules a July 8 safety hearing

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Doctors on Saturday said around 270 bodies have been brought to the hospital from the air crash site so far.
The ICAO made a written request to the Indian government on June 20 seeking “observer status” for one of its investigators in the probe being led by India’s Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB). (REUTERS)

Overview

  • The AAIB laboratory in Delhi is extracting and analyzing data from the flight’s cockpit voice recorder and flight data recorder with technical support from the US NTSB.
  • India has formally granted an ICAO expert observer status in the AAIB investigation to reinforce transparency and adherence to international protocols under Annex 13.
  • Minister of State for Civil Aviation Murlidhar Mohol confirmed the probe is exploring every possibility, including the unprecedented inquiry into potential sabotage.
  • The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Transport has summoned Civil Aviation Secretary Samir Kumar Sinha for an overall aviation safety review on July 8.
  • The Ministry of Home Affairs has extended X-category CRPF security cover to AAIB Director General G.V.G. Yugandhar following an intelligence threat assessment.