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Families Demand Release of Black Box in Air India Crash

4/5/2026

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Bereaved families urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to release the Cockpit Voice Recorder and black box data amid frustration over support and difficulties retrieving belongings.
The Air India crash killed 260 people.
The crash occurred on June 12, 2025, shortly after take-off from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport.
The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau submitted a preliminary report in July 2025.
The final report is expected in June 2026.

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Story summary

Bereaved families urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to release the Cockpit Voice Recorder and black box data amid frustration over support and difficulties retrieving belongings.
The Air India crash killed 260 people.
The crash occurred on June 12, 2025, shortly after take-off from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport.
The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau submitted a preliminary report in July 2025.
The final report is expected in June 2026.