The flight data recorder and cockpit voice recorder from an Amazon Prime Air cargo plane that crashed while landing in Miami have been recovered as investigators work to establish what happened.
Key facts
- An Amazon Prime Air cargo plane overran the runway and crashed while landing in Miami on Sunday.
- Both the flight data recorder and cockpit voice recorder have been recovered.
- More details about the incident are emerging, according to Sky News.
Investigators have recovered the two so-called black box recorders from an Amazon Prime Air cargo plane that crashed in Miami on Sunday, according to Sky News.
The aircraft overran the runway and crashed as it was landing, the outlet reported. Both the flight data recorder and the cockpit voice recorder have now been recovered.
The flight data recorder captures technical information about an aircraft’s performance and systems, while the cockpit voice recorder preserves audio from the flight deck. Together, they are central to understanding how an incident unfolded.
Sky News reported that more details on the incident are emerging as the recovery of the recorders allows investigators to begin their analysis.
No further details about the cause of the crash, casualties or the extent of any damage were provided in the source material available.
Why it matters
Cargo flights are a vital part of Amazon's delivery network, and a crash involving one of its planes draws scrutiny to air freight safety. The recovery of the black boxes is a key step toward determining what caused the accident and preventing similar incidents.
Frequently asked questions
What happened to the Amazon Prime Air plane?
An Amazon Prime Air cargo plane overran the runway and crashed while landing in Miami on Sunday, according to Sky News.
Have the black boxes been recovered?
Yes. Sky News reported that both the flight data recorder and the cockpit voice recorder have been recovered.
Do we know what caused the crash?
The available source material does not state a cause. Investigators are expected to use data from the recovered recorders as more details emerge.