The cockpit voice recorder and flight data recorder provide crucial clues for airline detectives investigating the cause of a plane crash. Jorge Ribas finds out how the devices work.
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The cockpit voice recorder and flight data recorder provide crucial clues for airline detectives investigating the cause of a plane crash. Jorge Ribas finds out how the devices work.
Added: Mar 16, 2010
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