Goa, June 24 -- Union Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu has confirmed that the black box from the tragic Air India flight AI171 crash remains in India and is currently under examination by the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB). The clarification comes amid widespread media speculation that the crucial flight recorder might be sent abroad for analysis.

The fatal incident occurred on June 12, when a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner operating as AI171 from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick crashed shortly after takeoff. The aircraft struck the hostel complex of BJ Medical College in Meghani Nagar, resulting in the deaths of 241 passengers and crew, with only one survivor. An additional 29 fatalities were reported on the ground, ...