In an Insta world, it’s no surprise that theories took flight within hours of the Ahmedabad plane crash. But while different perspectives are valuable, we must distinguish between speaking with confidence and speaking with knowledge, especially when it comes to aviation. The two are very different.

Investigations will eventually lead to a detailed report, but that could take anywhere between three to six months. Only then will we have a full and final picture. With the black box now recovered, some clarity may emerge sooner. These devices are built to withstand extreme conditions and provide crucial data, such as altitude, rate of descent, and other flight parameters, that help investigators piece together what went wrong.

There’s also the Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR), which stores cockpit conversations and ambient sounds from the final 90 minutes or more of the flight. Together, these tools paint a clearer picture of the aircraft’s final moments.