- By Chetna Shree
- Fri, 13 Jun 2025 05:37 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Ahmedabad Air India Plane Crash: A day after the tragic plane crash near Ahmedabad airport, a DVR was recovered from the debris of the crashed flight in Ahmedabad's Mehaninagar area. The Ahmedabad-London Air India flight AI-171 crashed shortly after takeoff on June 12, killing 241 passengers, including the crew members. Among the 242 passengers, only one passenger survived the plane crash with injuries. "It's a DVR, which we have recovered from the debris. The FSL team will come here soon," an ATS personnel member said, as quoted by ANI.
What Is A DVR?
A DVR or Digital Video Recorder is a system that captures, stores, and manages video footage from other cameras to improve security and help during investigations. It works like a CCTV camera that captures footage from various cameras situated throughout the system and stores it in a digital storage unit. It is designed to capture every single moment that can be used in security, investigation, training and operational reviews.
Digital Video Recorders (DVRs) can withstand severe damage and accidents. They capture video and sometimes audio in the critical areas. In contrast to the traditional black boxes (the Flight Data Recorder and Cockpit Voice Recorder) that are installed in aircraft, DVRs record video along with sounds, which can be crucial during an investigation. DVRs can help in monitoring the situation during an accident and provide crucial information.
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How Can DVR Help In The Air India Plane Crash Investigation?
DVRs can help in an investigation by providing visuals from several spots before and after the accident. It provides real-time visuals that help in understanding the chain of events, which audio alone cannot provide. They are designed to provide in-depth information.
The Digital Video Recorders (DVRs) are installed to continuously record visuals. They work nonstop and can withstand severe conditions, such as high temperatures, strong vibrations and high altitude pressure. DVRs are installed to record footage from several cameras installed in various areas. It continuously captures video, which is crucial to monitor operations, especially during accidents.