The NTSB released photos on Tuesday of the cockpit voice recorder that was recovered several feet down in a hole left behind by the impact of the plane that crashed in Philadelphia.
PHILADELPHIA – The National Transportation Safety Board has released a photo of a potentially vital piece of evidence that could help answer several questions left unanswered after a devastating crash rocked a Philadelphia neighborhood last week.
What we know:
The cockpit voice recorder, also known as a “black box,” was found days after a medical transport plane crashed in Northeast Philadelphia, killing six people on board, one person on the ground, and injuring at least 24 others.
It was discovered about 8 feet below ground at the site of the Learjet’s initial impact, and could contain radio transmissions and sounds from the cockpit during the doomed flight.
On Tuesday, the NTSB released a photo of the cockpit voice recorder, which appeared charred, dented and mangled following the crash.
Investigators previously confirmed they also recovered the airplane’s enhanced ground proximity warning system, which could also contain flight data, along with two engines.
What we don’t know:
Officials have yet to say if they have been able to pull any recordings from the plane’s “black box.”
Despite it’s severely damaged appearance, officials stated in previous press conferences that their agency is very skilled in extracting data in a variety of circumstances.
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Information from the recorder, warning system, and other evidence from the site will be analyzed to help investigators determine a possible cause, which has yet to be determined.
The backstory:
A Friday night in Northeast Philadelphia turned to tragic when a medical transport plane carrying a pediatric patient, her mother and several crew members came crashing down along Cottman Avenue.
All six people onboard perished in the crash, along with a person on the ground. At least 24 other people were also injured, including two remaining in critical condition.
The crash left a trail of destruction with fires raging on streets, homes and vehicles, impacting the lives of several residents and businesses.
Over the past several days, the site of the crash has been cleared as city officials prepare for a long-term recovery to restore the roads and surroundings, helping people get back on their feet following the tragedy.
The Source: Information from this article was provided by the NTSB and previous reporting by FOX 29.
Editor’s Note: Previous FOX 29 articles included photos provided by Jet Rescue that did not show the actual black box that was abord the plane at the time of the crash. Those articles have been updated to include the photo of the actual box shared by NTSB on Tuesday.
