Black Box Key to Unraveling Rourkela Plane Crash Mystery; DGCA, AAIB Investigate

• A 9-seater aircraft crashed in Kansar village, Rourkela, Odisha, shortly after takeoff, injuring two passengers seriously.
• A 10-member expert team from DGCA and AAIB is investigating the crash site, examining cockpit, flight control, cabin, engine, and technical components.
• The black box (Flight Data Recorder and Cockpit Voice Recorder) is crucial to determine if the accident was due to pilot error, technical malfunction, or external factors.
• Two seriously injured passengers, Sabita Agrawal and Sunil Agrawal, have been airlifted to Mumbai for advanced treatment.
• The incident raises questions about safety standards at small airports, runway maintenance, and DGCA regulations for small aircraft.

Why It Matters: Investigation into the Rourkela plane crash hinges on the black box to determine the cause and improve aviation safety.