Black box found at Air India crash site as families wait for answers

June 13, 2025

A black box has been discovered at the site of Air India's crash, ending an 18-year search. The finding raises new hope for families still awaiting answers about the fate of their loved ones, with investigators now able to Piece together the plane's final moments and determine the cause of the 2001 crash.

What's Next?

Investigators will now attempt to recover data from the box. If successful, they will finally be able to attribute responsibility for the crash, which took the lives of all 190 people onboard. This news is partially lifting the hope of those who have been awaiting answers, and the investigation may take some time, as understanding flight disasters is complex.