The investigation is progressing expeditiously, and the black box of the ill-fated aircraft has been recovered, the ministry informed. In a statement, the ministry said that after the unfortunate aircraft accident, all requisite response and investigative mechanisms were activated immediately. “Ensuring a thorough, transparent, and time-bound inquiry remains a top priority,” an official statement said. Teams from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) and the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) were present at the crash site to examine the incident and ascertain the cause of the tragic accident. “The Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) remains fully committed to completing the investigation within a defined timeframe, strictly in accordance with established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and laid-down guidelines,” said the statement.