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The Star
21 hours ago
- The Star
Crash victims' families want flight recorders released
Seeking answers: Relatives of those killed at a funeral service are demanding the release of flight recorders, which they believe hold the truth behind the June plane crash (below) in Ahmedabad. — AFP Families of the victims of June's deadly Air India crash demanded the immediate release of the aircraft's two flight recorders, saying delays were eroding their trust in the investigation. A total of 241 people on board the London-bound Boeing 787 Dreamliner were killed when the plane crashed shortly after take-off from Ahmedabad in western India on June 12. Another 19 people were killed on the ground. A preliminary investigation report by India's Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau said fuel to the jet's engines was cut off moments before impact. The report did not offer any conclusions or apportion blame for the disaster, but indicated, based on the cockpit voice recording, that one pilot asked the other why he cut off fuel. The second pilot responded that he had not. 'We are formally demanding the immediate release of the Cockpit Voice Recorder and Flight Data Recorder – the black box,' said Imtiaz Ali Sayed, a family member of several victims. 'These devices contain vital information that can reveal the truth behind this horrific tragedy,' he said in a media statement. Sayed, whose younger brother, his wife and their two children were killed in the crash, said he was speaking on behalf of 60 families 'who share the same pain and unanswered questions'. 'Every day without answers deepens the pain of our loss and erodes public trust in aviation safety,' he said. Some of the families are exploring legal action against Air India and Boeing, the plane's US manufacturer, their lawyer said. Mike Andrews of the US-based Beasley Allen Law Firm, representing 65 families from India and Britain, met relatives in Vadodara city, south of Ahmedabad, on Friday after visiting the crash site. 'Suppose the flight data recorder and cockpit voice recorder indicate that there is a defect with the aircraft... in that case, the options are to bring a defective product or a product liability claim in the United States for those claims,' he told reporters. — AFP
The Star
2 days ago
- The Star
Families of Air India crash victims demand release of flight recorders
AHMEDABAD, India: Families of the victims of June's deadly Air India crash demanded on Friday (Aug 8) the immediate release of the aircraft's two flight recorders, saying delays were eroding their trust in the investigation. A total of 241 people on board the London-bound Boeing 787 Dreamliner were killed when the plane crashed shortly after take-off from Ahmedabad in western India on June 12. Another 19 people were killed on the ground. A preliminary investigation report by India's Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau said fuel to the jet's engines was cut off moments before impact. The report did not offer any conclusions or apportion blame for the disaster, but indicated, based on the cockpit voice recording, that one pilot asked the other why he cut off fuel. The second pilot responded that he had not. "We are formally demanding the immediate release of the Cockpit Voice Recorder and Flight Data Recorder - the black box," said Imtiaz Ali Sayed, a family member of several victims. "These devices contain vital information that can reveal the truth behind this horrific tragedy," he said in a media statement. Sayed, whose younger brother, his wife and their two children were killed in the crash, said he was speaking on behalf of 60 families "who share the same pain and unanswered questions". "Every day without answers deepens the pain of our loss and erodes public trust in aviation safety," he said. Some of the families are exploring legal action against Air India and Boeing, the plane's US manufacturer, their lawyer said. Mike Andrews of the US-based Beasley Allen Law Firm, representing 65 families from India and Britain, met relatives in Vadodara city, south of Ahmedabad, on Friday after visiting the crash site. "Suppose the flight data recorder and cockpit voice recorder indicate that there is a defect with the aircraft... in that case, the options are to bring a defective product or a product liability claim in the United States for those claims," he told reporters. - AFP
Straits Times
2 days ago
- Straits Times
Families of Air India crash victims demand release of flight recorders
Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox Some family members of victims killed in the Air India crash in June say that flight recorders contain vital information that can reveal the truth behind the horrific tragedy. AHMEDABAD - Families of the victims of June's deadly Air India crash demanded on Aug 8 the immediate release of the aircraft's two flight recorders, saying delays were eroding their trust in the investigation. A total of 241 people on board the London-bound Boeing 787 Dreamliner were killed when the plane crashed shortly after take-off from Ahmedabad in western India on June 12. Another 19 people were killed on the ground. A preliminary investigation report by India's Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau said fuel to the jet's engines was cut off moments before impac t. The report did not offer any conclusions or apportion blame for the disaster, but indicated, based on the cockpit voice recording, that one pilot asked the other why he cut off fuel. The second pilot responded that he had not. 'We are formally demanding the immediate release of the Cockpit Voice Recorder and Flight Data Recorder –the black box,' said Mr Imtiaz Ali Sayed, a family member of several victims. 'These devices contain vital information that can reveal the truth behind this horrific tragedy,' he said in a media statement. Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Singapore SAF regular serviceman dies after being found unconscious at Hendon Camp swimming pool: Mindef World Trump says he will meet Putin on Aug 15 in Alaska Opinion This US-India spat is going from bad to worse Life The crypto bros are back: 'The hubris never really left' Asia Chinese villagers hit by worst floods in generations say they had no warning Asia 'Very nerdy' hobby of doujinshi self-publishing is a growing billion-dollar market in Japan Asia Asia and the world think Trump's US 'has lost its mind': John Bolton Singapore Senior Gentlemen's Circus debuts to engage older men to stay active Mr Sayed, whose younger brother, his wife and their two children were killed in the crash, said he was speaking on behalf of 60 families 'who share the same pain and unanswered questions'. 'Every day without answers deepens the pain of our loss and erodes public trust in aviation safety,' he said. Some of the families are exploring legal action against Air India and Boeing, the plane's US manufacturer, their lawyer said. Mr Mike Andrews of the US-based Beasley Allen Law Firm, representing 65 families from India and Britain, met relatives in Vadodara city, south of Ahmedabad, on Aug 8, after visiting the crash site. 'Suppose the flight data recorder and cockpit voice recorder indicate that there is a defect with the aircraft... in that case, the options are to bring a defective product or a product liability claim in the United States for those claims,' he told reporters. AFP
CNA
2 days ago
- CNA
Families of Air India crash victims demand release of flight recorders
AHMEDABAD, India: Families of victims of June's deadly Air India crash demanded on Friday (Aug 8) the immediate release of the aircraft's two flight recorders, saying delays were eroding their trust in the investigation. A total of 241 people on board the London-bound Boeing 787 Dreamliner were killed when the plane crashed shortly after take-off from Ahmedabad in western India on Jun 12. Another 19 people were killed on the ground. A preliminary report by India's Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau said fuel to the jet's engines was cut off moments before impact. The report did not reach any conclusions or assign blame, but indicated that based on the cockpit voice recording, one pilot asked the other why he had cut off fuel. The second pilot replied that he had not. CALL FOR BLACK BOX RELEASE "We are formally demanding the immediate release of the cockpit voice recorder and flight data recorder – the black box," said Imtiaz Ali Sayed, a family member of several victims. "These devices contain vital information that can reveal the truth behind this horrific tragedy," he said in a media statement. Sayed, whose younger brother, sister-in-law and two children were killed in the crash, said he was speaking on behalf of 60 families "who share the same pain and unanswered questions". "Every day without answers deepens the pain of our loss and erodes public trust in aviation safety," he said. POTENTIAL LEGAL ACTION Some families are considering legal action against Air India and Boeing, the US manufacturer of the aircraft, their lawyer said. Mike Andrews of the US-based Beasley Allen Law Firm, representing 65 families from India and Britain, met relatives in Vadodara city, south of Ahmedabad, on Friday after visiting the crash site. "Suppose the flight data recorder and cockpit voice recorder indicate that there is a defect with the aircraft... in that case, the options are to bring a defective product or a product liability claim in the United States for those claims," Andrews told reporters.
Gulf Today
2 days ago
- Gulf Today
Families of Air India crash victims demand release of flight recorders
Families of the victims of June's deadly Air India crash demanded on Friday the immediate release of the aircraft's two flight recorders, saying delays were eroding their trust in the investigation. A total of 241 people on board the London-bound Boeing 787 Dreamliner were killed when the plane crashed shortly after take-off from Ahmedabad in western India on June 12. Another 19 people were killed on the ground. A preliminary investigation report by India's Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau said fuel to the jet's engines was cut off moments before impact. The report did not offer any conclusions or apportion blame for the disaster, but indicated, based on the cockpit voice recording, that one pilot asked the other why he cut off fuel. The second pilot responded that he had not. People pray during a memorial held for the deceased crew members of the Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner plane in Mumbai. File / Reuters "We are formally demanding the immediate release of the Cockpit Voice Recorder and Flight Data Recorder — the black box," said Imtiaz Ali Sayed, a family member of several victims. "These devices contain vital information that can reveal the truth behind this horrific tragedy," he said in a media statement. Sayed, whose younger brother, his wife and their two children were killed in the crash, said he was speaking on behalf of 60 families "who share the same pain and unanswered questions." "Every day without answers deepens the pain of our loss and erodes public trust in aviation safety," he said. Some of the families are exploring legal action against Air India and Boeing, the plane's US manufacturer, their lawyer said. Mike Andrews of the US-based Beasley Allen Law Firm, representing 65 families from India and Britain, met relatives in Vadodara city, south of Ahmedabad, on Friday after visiting the crash site. "Suppose the flight data recorder and cockpit voice recorder indicate that there is a defect with the aircraft... in that case, the options are to bring a defective product or a product liability claim in the United States for those claims," he told reporters. Agence France-Presse
