India, Jan. 28 -- Maharashtra woke up to shocking news on Wednesday, January 28, when Deputy CM Ajit Pawar died in a plane crash near Baramati airport. The Learjet 45 he was travelling in went down while attempting to land. Five people, including the pilots and Pawar's security team, also died. The crash occurred while Pawar was en route to multiple public events ahead of the upcoming local body elections.

Authorities are now focusing on the aircraft's black box, a small but powerful device that can reveal the plane's final moments. Investigators hope it will provide clarity on what caused the crash and help prevent future accidents.

The black box is one of the most crucial tools in any aircraft accident investigation. Despite its name,...