The black box of the Saurya Airlines plane that crashed at Tribhuvan International Airport on July 24 (Sawan 9) has been sent to Singapore for analysis. A team led by Ratischandra Lal Suman, the coordinator of the government-formed investigation commission, has taken the black box to Singapore.
The black box is crucial for investigating the plane crash, as it contains the cockpit voice recorder and flight data recorder. The commission has already completed its on-site investigation, and they have been given 45 days to complete their inquiry. The crash resulted in the death of 18 people, and the injured pilot, Manishratna Shakya, has been discharged after receiving treatment.
A Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR) is a critical component of an aircraft’s flight recording system, designed to capture audio from the cockpit environment. It records the conversations between pilots, as well as any other audible signals, alarms, and background noises. The CVR typically stores audio from the last two hours of a flight, continuously overwriting older recordings.
The primary purpose of the CVR is to assist in accident investigations by providing valuable information about the crew’s interactions, decision-making processes, and the overall environment in the cockpit leading up to an incident. By analyzing the CVR data, investigators can gain insights into the human factors and operational conditions that may have contributed to the event, making it a crucial tool in improving aviation safety.
A Flight Data Recorder (FDR) is an essential device in an aircraft that records various flight parameters, such as speed, altitude, engine performance, and control inputs. It captures detailed data throughout the flight, helping investigators analyze the aircraft’s behavior before, during, and after an incident, making it vital for understanding the causes of aviation accidents and improving safety.
