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. As per procedure, the ADR will be handed over to the Maharashtra Criminal Investigation Department (CID), which will conduct the investigation based on the findings of the AAIB team.