Cockpit Voice Recorder Found, Clarity On Air India Flight SOS Message Soon

Ahmedabad:Officials investigating the Air India plane crash here have confirmed the
Cockpit Voice Recorder has been found, a crucial discovery to help ascertain the
possible cause of the accident that killed 270 persons, including 241 on board.
Earlier, the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) had confirmed that only the
Flight Data Recorder (FDR) of the ill-fated plane was found.The officials confirmed the
recovery of black boxes to PK Mishra, the Principal Secretary to Prime Minister
Narendra Modi, who on Sunday inspected the site where the Air India plane crashed in
Ahmedabad on June 12 and also visited the civil hospital where the injured persons are
undergoing treatment.
Mr Mishra chaired a high-level review meeting at the Circuit House here and discussed
the ongoing relief, rescue and investigation efforts with senior officials from the central
and state governments, AAIB and the Airports Authority of India, an official release on
Sunday said.