Air crash in Kazakhstan: Black box found near aircraft
Photo: A passenger aircraft crashed in Kazakhstan (Getty Images)
A plane crash occurred in Kazakhstan today, resulting in the deaths of 38 people. The aircraft's black box has been found at the crash site, Report informs.
As stated by Kazakhstan's transport prosecutor Timur Suleimenov during a briefing, the black box was found during the search efforts.
"The black box has been found and added to the evidence," said Suleimenov.
There were 67 people on board the aircraft, including 42 Azerbaijani citizens, 16 Russians, 6 Kazakhs, and 3 Kyrgyz.
What is a black box?
A black box of an aircraft is an onboard recorder that captures important flight data. It consists of two main devices: a cockpit voice recorder, which records sounds in the cockpit (such as conversations, signals, and audible warnings), and a flight data recorder, which logs technical parameters like altitude, speed, and aircraft position. Its primary purpose is to help investigate aviation incidents by analyzing the data to determine the causes of accidents or malfunctions.
Despite its name, the black box is usually bright orange, making it easier to locate after accidents. It is designed to withstand extreme conditions, including high temperatures, strong impacts, and prolonged submersion in water. Due to its reliability, the black box is an essential tool for ensuring aviation safety.
Air crash in Kazakhstan
This morning, on December 25, a passenger aircraft crashed near the city of Aktau, Kazakhstan, while en route from Baku to Grozny. There were 67 people on board, including citizens of Azerbaijan, Russia, Kazakhstan, and Kyrgyzstan.
It is worth noting that reports are circulating online suggesting the passenger aircraft may have been hit by gunfire while flying in Russian airspace.
It has also been confirmed that 38 people died in the crash, while the remaining survivors are in hospitals.
