Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu announced a three-month deadline for the Air India Flight 171 crash investigation in Ahmedabad. The recovery of the black box is expected to provide crucial insights into the cause of the accident. The flight, bound for London Gatwick, crashed shortly after takeoff, resulting in numerous fatalities, with only one survivor.
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