They find the black box of the star medical plane in Philadelphia: the investigation takes impulse
The tragic accident of a Medical plane Learjet 55 I know crashed in Philadelphia And he left a balance of seven people killed and almost two dozen injured, has taken a significant turn in his investigation after the discovery of the Black box of the aircraft.
According to the authorities of the National Transport Security Board (NTSB) Through a statement, the Cabin voice recorder (CVR), better known as the black box was recovered at a depth of 2.4 meters At the site, which represents a crucial advance to determine the causes of the incident that occurred last Friday.
In addition to the black box, the researchers also managed to recover the IMPROVED LAND PROXIMITY WARNING SYSTEM (EGPWS)a team that could contain additional data on the flight. Both devices will be analyzed by the NTSB experts, an agency that leads the investigation.
These two key components in the investigation to know What happened exactly at the time of tragedythey will be sent to al Vehicle Recorders Laboratory of the NTSB, located in Washington, DCfor its correct evaluation.
In addition, as detailed by the Board officials, the researchers They managed to recover both engineswhile specified that the collection of the remains would continue on February 3. All of them will be sent to a safe place in Delaware, where they will be thoroughly examined.
The preliminary analysis of the data collected will be included in an initial report that is expected within a month, while the final report, which will determine the probable cause of the accident, could take between 12 and 24 months to complete.
The accident, which involved a plane Learjet Operated as an air ambulance, he left a balance of six people who died on board and an additional victim on land, who was inside a vehicle at the time of impact. The incident also caused injuries in 22 peopleof which five still remain hospitalizedaccording to the mayor of the city Cherelle Parker.
“Our city continues to regret its loss and are in our thoughts and sentences,” said the official, according to statements collected by The Associated Press (AP)
The incident also caused significant damage in at least 11 homes, Some of which were completely destroyed by fire.
Among the victims was a pediatric patient identified as Valentina Guzmán MurilloMexican resident, who was traveling accompanied by his mother, Lizeth Murillo Osuna. The mayor of Cove, Claudia Agatón Muñizconfirmed the identity of both and announced that the local government is working to repatriate bodies to its hometown.
For its part, the company Jet Rescueoperator of the wrecked plane, announced the names of the crew members and the medical personnel on board. Among them were the captain Alan Alejandro Montoya Peralesthe co -pilot Josué de Jesús Juárez Juárezthe doctor Raúl Meza Arredondo and the paramedic Rodrigo López Padilla.
Recently, it was revealed that the flight, whose final destination was Tijuana, Mexico, had reached an altitude of approximately 457 meters before descending and falling to the ground.
Bill HicksNTSB researcher, he said during a press conference that “the full flight lasted less than a minute.”
Jennifer HomendyPresident of the NTSB, revealed that there was no emergency communication by the aircraft crew towards air traffic control.
“In the recording we have, there is an attempt by air controllers for obtaining a response from the flight crew they did not receive,” said Homandy.
On the other hand, Shai Gold, Director of Corporate Strategy and Communications of Jet Rescue Air Ambulancehe said that “the maintenance records of the plane were impeccable.”
