The investigation into the Air India crash that claimed 158 lives has hit a roadblock as officials admit they need more time to determine the cause. In a move that signals deepening international collaboration, the UK’s Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) has joined the probe, bringing advanced technological expertise. But as algorithms become the black boxes of modern aircraft, the real challenge lies in decoding data from corrupted flight recorders and understanding human-machine failures.
This echoes a broader unease: as we outsource safety to code, we must ensure that our instruments of inquiry keep pace with the complexity of the systems they scrutinise. The families of victims, already weary from grief, now face an agonising wait. The AAIB’s involvement offers a glimmer of hope, but also raises questions about transparency and digital sovereignty in an era where aviation data is as sensitive as national secrets.
