Investigators Probe Air India Black Boxes Amidst Alarming Safety Lapses

The devastating crash of Air India flight 171, a Boeing 787 Dreamliner, that killed at least 270 people—including passengers and those on the ground—has sparked a critical investigation led by India's Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB). The latest development: analysis has begun on the plane's black boxes, which may finally reveal the exact sequence of failures leading to this national tragedy. While the official statements emphasize efforts to "enhance aviation safety and prevent future occurrences," the facts demand a deeper scrutiny of systemic issues that allowed such a disaster to happen. The crash occurred shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad, striking...