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Hindustan Times
08-08-2025
- Hindustan Times
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. Families of Air India crash victims demand release of flight recorders 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. str-ash/sai/abh/pbt BOEING This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
Time of India
12-07-2025
- General
- Time of India
'I didn't do it': Air India crash report shows pilot confusion over engine switch movement
A preliminary report depicted confusion in the cockpit shortly before an Air India jetliner crashed, killing 260 people last month, after the plane's engine fuel cutoff switches almost simultaneously flipped, starving the engines of fuel. The Boeing 787 Dreamliner bound for London from the Ahmedabad immediately began to lose thrust and sink down, according to the report on the world's deadliest aviation accident in a decade. The report by Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) about the June 12 crash shortly after takeoff raises fresh questions over the position of the critical engine fuel cutoff switches, while suggesting that Boeing and engine maker GE had no apparent responsibility for the accident. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Skype Phone Alternative Undo Read more: Air India plane crash report out; Both engines 'cut off' mid-air '01 second apart', pilots in cockpit left confused about cause Almost immediately after the plane lifted off the ground, CCTV footage shows a backup energy source called a ram air turbine had deployed, indicating a loss of power from the engines. Live Events According to the findings so far, the Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR) captured one pilot asking, 'Why did you cutoff?' to which the other responded, 'I didn't do so.' Seconds later, the Ram Air Turbine (RAT), a backup power device, deployed automatically, indicating total loss of engine thrust, as per the CCTV footage examined. "The aircraft started to lose altitude before crossing the airport perimeter wall," the report further stated. The commanding pilot of the Air India plane was Sumeet Sabharwal, 56, who had a total flying experience of 15,638 hours and, according to the Indian government, was also an Air India instructor. His co-pilot was Clive Kunder, 32, who had 3,403 hours of total experience. The fuel switches had almost simultaneously flipped from run to cutoff just after takeoff. The preliminary report did not say how the switches could have flipped to the cutoff position during the flight. Who were the pilots? CAPTAIN SUMEET SABHARWAL The 56-year-old had an airline transport pilot's licence that was valid until May 14, 2026. He had obtained clearances to fly as pilot-in-command on several aircraft including the Boeing 787 and 777 and the Airbus A310. He had total flying experience of 15,638 hours, of which 8,596 hours were on a Boeing 787. Sabharwal had called his family from the airport, assuring them he would ring again after landing in London, according to a Times of India report. A pilot who had briefly interacted with him told Reuters he was a "gentleman." FIRST OFFICER CLIVE KUNDER The 32-year-old had a commercial pilot license which was issued in 2020 and valid until September 26, 2025. He had obtained clearances to fly Cessna 172 and Piper PA-34 Seneca aircraft as pilot-in-command and as co-pilot on Airbus A320 and Boeing 787 jets. He had total flying experience of 3,403 hours. Of that, 1,128 hours of experience were as a 787 co-pilot. Since his school-going days Kunder was passionate about flying, and in 2012, began serving as a pilot, Indian media reported, citing his relatives. He joined Air India in 2017.
Android Authority
09-07-2025
- Android Authority
Samsung's Audio Eraser now lets you clean up audio in other apps
TL;DR One UI 8 now lets Galaxy owners access Audio Eraser outside of the Gallery app. The feature is accessible in Samsung Notes, Voice Recorder, and on recorded calls. Audio Eraser also works on any video played in the Samsung player, not just ones captured on your phone. The big day for Samsung's foldables is here. While the spotlight is on the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Flip 7, plenty of other news was also revealed during Galaxy Unpacked. Something that may have slipped under the radar is an interesting update to Samsung's Audio Eraser tool. If you have one of Samsung's more recent phones, like the Galaxy S25 or Galaxy Z Fold 6, then you should have Audio Eraser. This feature can usually be accessed by heading over to the Gallery app and tapping on edit. However, Samsung has now made Audio Eraser accessible outside of the Gallery app. With One UI 8, Galaxy owners can now use Audio Eraser in Samsung Notes, Voice Recorder, and on recorded calls. In addition, the tool also now works on any video played in the Samsung player. Previously, it could only be used on videos you captured on your phone. This is a pretty nice improvement to the AI-powered editing tool. It's good to see the tech giant continue to work on the feature instead of resting on its laurels. Got a tip? Talk to us! Email our staff at Email our staff at news@ . You can stay anonymous or get credit for the info, it's your choice.
Indian Express
26-06-2025
- General
- Indian Express
Ahmedabad Air India Crash: Govt confirms ongoing ‘data extraction' from black boxes
The government confirmed Thursday that the data extraction process from the black boxes of the Air India aircraft that crashed in Ahmedabad on June 12 is currently underway, news agency PTI reported. A multi-disciplinary team, led by the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) chief, is probing the plane crash. According to the officials, analysis of the Cockpit Voice Recorder and Flight Data Recorder is being conducted as part of the investigation. 'The Crash Protection Module (CPM) from the front black box was safely retrieved, and on 25 June, 2025, the memory module was successfully accessed and its data downloaded at the AAIB Lab,' the statement said. 'These efforts aim to reconstruct the sequence of events leading to the accident and identify contributing factors to enhance aviation safety and prevent future occurrences,' the statement added. The Civil Aviation Ministry in a statement said: 'The team, constituted as per international protocol, is led by DG AAIB, and includes an aviation medicine specialist, an ATC officer, and representatives from National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) which is government investigative agency from the state of manufacture and design, (USA), as required for such investigations.' 'Following the unfortunate accident involving Air India Flight AI-171, the AAIB promptly initiated an investigation and constituted a multidisciplinary team on 13 June 2025, in line with prescribed norms,' the ministry added. The ill-fated Air India's Boeing 787-8 aircraft was en route to London Gatwick crashed into a medical hostel complex soon after takeoff from Ahmedabad, killing over 270 people, including 241 people who were onboard the plane.
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Business Standard
17-06-2025
- Politics
- Business Standard
Air India plane crash: Centre's probe panel to submit report in 3 months
A high-level multi-disciplinary committee formed by the Centre to investigate the Ahmedabad Air India plane crash will submit its report within three months, Union minister Murlidhar Mohol said on Tuesday. The Air India operates 34 Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft. The safety checks of 12 of them have been done and no issue has been found so far, the Minister of State for Civil Aviation told reporters here. He also expressed hope that an analysis of the plane's black box data will provide clues about the cause of the crash. The Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft (AI171) with 230 passengers and 12 crew members crashed into the complex of a medical college moments after taking off from the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad on June 12. One person survived the crash, while 241 on board and 29 on the ground were killed, as per officials. The Centre on Saturday set up a high-level multi-disciplinary panel to ascertain the "root cause" of the crash of the London-bound Air India plane in Ahmedabad and assess any contributing factors including mechanical failure, human error and regulatory compliances. The panel headed by Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan will not be a substitute to other probes being conducted by relevant organisations, the Civil Aviation Ministry had said. Asked about the probe status, Mohol said, "The investigation is underway and several small details will be investigated. Many things will come to light after downloading the 'black box'. A committee has been appointed under the chairmanship of the Union Home Secretary to investigate the matter. The report will be submitted within three months." The doomed aircraft's black box--which includes the Flight Data Recorder and Cockpit Voice Recorder--has already been recovered and may hold vital clues to understanding what led to the disaster. Mohol said, "The Air India operates a total of 34 Dreamliner aircraft. Orders have been given to inspect and investigate all the 34 carriers. Of them, 10 to 12 carriers have been inspected so far and no issue has been found in them yet." The minister also said that hospital authorities in Ahmedabad have collected 270 DNA samples and 70 to 80 bodies have been handed over to their relatives. Probe agencies were looking into all possible causes for the crash, including loss of thrust in both engines of the aircraft, multiple bird strikes, or a potential wing flap issue. The high-level panel, chaired by Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan, has deliberated on various possibilities that could have led to the Ahmedabad crash at its first meeting in Delhi, sources said on Monday. The panel heard the opinion of various stake-holders about the possible causes and deliberated on steps to be taken to check future occurrence of such accidents by formulating Standard Operating Procedures(SOPs). Since a separate investigation is also being carried out by the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB), which is looking into the technical aspects of the crash, the panel discussed about the possible causes and lesson to be taken from it, the sources said. The United States' National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has also launched a parallel probe into the crash, drawing several international experts to the accident site. The NTSB is conducting a parallel probe under international protocols, as the aircraft is American-made, an official release earlier said. It is an independent federal agency of the US tasked with investigating every civil aviation accident. They determine the probable causes of accidents and events and investigate and issue safety recommendations aimed at preventing future occurrences. (Only the headline and picture of this report may have been reworked by the Business Standard staff; the rest of the content is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
