The ill-fated AI-171, which crashed in Ahmedabad last week, killing 274 people, was retired after the incident and replaced with AI-159.

Investigators hope ‘black box’ data can shed light on whether jet crashed because of mechanical failure, human error or other factors

The Air India flight fell from the sky on Thursday and killed at least 270 people in Gujarat state, officials said Saturday.

Investigators have now recovered the cockpit voice recorder from last week’s devastating Air India crash and will analyse the pilots’ final words to help determine what caused the disaster that killed more than 270 people.

Another day and another Air India flight has faced an issue. This time, it is AI180 from San Francisco to Mumbai that was delayed over a technical snag in engine!

Mohol said the panel, chaired by Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan, will examine all possible factors behind the disaster, including mechanical failure, human error, and compliance with safety regulations.

Skift’s coverage of the Air India crash is offered free to all readers. Air India CEO Campbell Wilson boarded AI143 on Thursday for the 1 PM flight from

Just yesterday at Ahmedabad airport, Sangeeta Gauswami clung tightly to her only child, her heart swelling with pride as she saw off her 19-year-old son from their home in the western Indian state of Gujarat,