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ALERT Both Data and Cockpit Voice Recorder have been recovered from Air India flight AI171

Last updated: June 26, 2025, 15:31 UTC
Published: Friday, June 13, 2025, at 14:59 UTC
Category: Accident Emergency
Author: Melanie Kraft

Airline: Air India
Aircraft: Boeing 787-8
Data: AI171 VT-ANB
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The ‘Black Boxes’ of the Air India Boeing 787 was found on hostel building’s rooftop.

The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) said Black box of Air India’s crashed Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft VT-ANB was recovered from rooftop of the residential quarters of BJ Medical College in Ahmedabad.

In the Boeing 787 Dreamliner, the black boxes—which include the Flight Data Recorder (FDR) and the Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR)—are located in the aft (rear) section of the aircraft, specifically in the empennage (tail area).

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ByMelanie Kraft
Melanie's aviation journey began at a young age, earning her first pilot certifications while still a teenager, before she ever held a driver’s license! As lead journalist at AIRLIVE.net, she plays a pivotal role in shaping the voice and editorial direction of the website. Her experience spans flight operations, air traffic coordination and emergency incident analysis.

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