Search for Flight Recorder After Airplane Disaster

Investigation Underway as Officials Identify Victims Through DNA

Aviation authorities are meticulously combing over the wreckage of a recent airplane crash, as families endure the heartbreaking process of identifying loved ones. DNA samples are being collected in Ahmedabad to help formalize the casualty count. This investigation follows the crash, which is thought to be the first for this specific aircraft model.

Officials confirmed that a flight data recorder has been recovered, which will play a pivotal role in the ongoing investigation. The process of identification is slow, with the final death toll awaiting the completion of DNA analysis. Among the victims of the crash were a wide range of individuals, including public figures.

One survivor, Vishwash Kumar Ramesh, 40, described his unexpected survival. He stated, “Initially, I too thought that I was about to die, but then I opened my eyes and realised that I was still alive.” He is a British citizen and is currently recovering.

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The investigation is now focused on retrieving the second black box, while forensic teams work to piece together what caused the plane to crash shortly after takeoff. Air accidents are relatively rare; in 2022, there were only about 1,300 fatalities worldwide due to commercial aviation accidents (Aviation Safety Network).

Flight Details

The aircraft had 169 Indian passengers, 53 from Britain, seven Portuguese, and a Canadian citizen on board. The crew comprised 12 members. Boeing, the aircraft manufacturer, has indicated its readiness to offer support during this difficult time.