Second Black Box Recovered from Azerbaijan Airlines Crash Near Aktau
The second black box has been recovered from the site of the Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash near Aktau, according to reports from Russian media citing a Kazakh official on Thursday. The discovery is expected to provide crucial data for the ongoing investigation into the tragic accident.
The Embraer 190 aircraft, en route from Baku to Grozny, crashed on Wednesday morning near the city of Aktau in western Kazakhstan. The flight was carrying 62 passengers and five crew members. Kazakhstan’s emergencies ministry confirmed that 29 individuals survived the crash.
In a collaborative effort to uncover the cause of the accident, law enforcement agencies from Russia and Azerbaijan will participate in the investigation, as reported. The involvement of multiple nations underscores the international concern and the need for a thorough examination of the circumstances leading to the crash.
The incident has sent shockwaves through the aviation community and among the families of those affected. The recovery of both black boxes—the flight data recorder and the cockpit voice recorder—will be instrumental in piecing together the events that led to the aircraft’s unfortunate descent.
Aktau, situated along the Caspian Sea, has become the focal point of this multinational investigation. Authorities are expected to analyze the recovered data meticulously to determine whether mechanical failure, human error, or external factors contributed to the crash.
The thoughts and sympathies of people across the region are with the victims and their families during this difficult time. Further updates are anticipated as investigators work diligently to provide answers and enhance aviation safety.
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Second black box found at plane crash site near Aktau: media
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