One of two black boxes recovered from Air India wreckage, police sources say
GuardianJUN 14
Black Boxes Recovered from Air India Crash That Killed Over 260
Above: An investigation team inspects the wreckage of Air India 171 after crashing in a residential area on June 13. Image copyright: Sam Panthaky/AFP/Getty Images
The Spin
Narrative A
This disaster raises serious questions about Boeing's safety record following previous 737 Max crashes and quality control issues. The complete loss of a Dreamliner suggests potential systemic problems and warrants thorough investigation. The regulatory inspections indicate authorities have concerns about the aircraft's reliability.
Narrative B
While it is easy to speculate from afar, the fact is that aircraft accident reconstruction is a long and arduous process that will take much more than what the black box data provides. It is very easy to jump to conclusions by blaming the pilot, the manufacturer, or the airline, but the truth is that such musings add stress to the families of the victims and spread misinformation.