Published 20:35 IST, August 13th 2020

Kozhikode plane crash: Evidence collection is in process at crash site, says investigator

Following the Kozhikode plane crash, the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau team, which is already conducting the probe, is still collecting more evidence

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Following Kozhikode plane crash, Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) team, which is alrey conducting probe, is still collecting more evidence about accident.

News ncy ANI, received details from investigators (AAIB), which stated that team is still at site and evidence collection is in process.

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ANI has also received details from investigators (AAIB) stating, "Our team is still at site and evidence collection is in process."
 

Furr, AAIB provided details of Flight Data Recorder (FDR) and Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR) and has decoded what was cause of accident. "AAIB is going ahe with an open mind. In future, if any requirement arises, call will be taken at that point in time."

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What is Kozhikode plane crash? 

At about 7.41 pm on August 7, Air India Express flight IX-1344 arriving from Dubai overshot runway at Kozhikode International Airport in Karipur. As per MoS MEA V Muraleedharan, plan mand to land only in second attempt. In rainy conditions, plane containing 190 people on board fell down 35 feet into a slope and broke into two pieces. Immediately, Kerala government and Centre swung into action and commenced rescue and relief operations.18 persons including Wing Commander (retd) Deepak Sa and co-pilot Akhilesh Kumar lost ir lives in flight crash.

74 passengers have been discharged from various hospitals. Centre has anunced an interim relief of Rs.10 lakh to families of deceased, Rs.2 lakh to seriously injured and Rs.50,000 to people with mir injuries. Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan also anunced Rs.10 lakh compensation to kin of those who lost ir lives besides bearing medical expenses of injured. Meanwhile, black boxes of flight have been recovered and an inquiry has been ordered under Aircraft Act. 

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20:35 IST, August 13th 2020