The second black box has been recovered from the site of the plane crash near Aktau, western Kazakhstan, according to reports from Russian media citing a Kazakh official. The discovery is a significant development in the ongoing investigation into the tragic accident.
Authorities have confirmed that law enforcement agencies from Russia and Azerbaijan will collaborate in the investigation, aiming to uncover the causes behind the crash. The joint effort underscores the close cooperation between the involved nations in addressing aviation safety.
The accident occurred on Wednesday morning when an Azerbaijan Airlines Embraer 190 aircraft, en route from Baku to Grozny in Russia, crashed near the city of Aktau. The unexpected deviation and subsequent crash have raised numerous questions that investigators hope to answer with the data retrieved from the flight recorders.
The ill-fated flight carried 62 passengers and five crew members. Remarkably, Kazakhstan’s emergencies ministry reported that 29 people survived the crash, offering a glimmer of hope amidst the tragedy. The survivors are receiving medical attention, and authorities have not yet released further details on their conditions.
Aviation experts anticipate that the analysis of the two black boxes—the flight data recorder and the cockpit voice recorder—will provide crucial insights into the final moments before the crash. The collaborative investigation aims to ensure transparency and improve future aviation safety protocols.
The incident has sent shockwaves through the international community, with many awaiting the findings of the investigation. Azerbaijan Airlines has expressed condolences to the victims and their families and pledged full cooperation with the authorities.
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Second black box found at plane crash site near Aktau: media
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