The flight data recorder was found at 11.30am ( 10.30am Singapore time ), about two and a half hours after the crash, and the cockpit voice recorder was found at 2.24pm, according to South Korea’s transport ministry.
” That gives you the system parameters for every planes.” The rhythm of the airport is on the trip data recorder”, Thomas said.
The voice recorder will likely provide the most fascinating analysis of what transpired in this dreadful collision.
Within a few minutes of the power tower issuing a bird hit alert, pilots declared call and then attempted to property, according to officials, although it was not immediately clear whether the aircraft had hit any birds.
According to experts, it seemed doubtful that a bird attack may have caused the landing gear to damage.
” A animal attack is not uncommon, issues with an undercarriage are not uncommon. Bird attacks happen much more often, but generally they don’t cause the loss of an aircraft by themselves”, Thomas said.
Geoffrey Dell, an expert on Asian airline health, said:” I’ve never seen a bird hit prevent the landing items from being extended.”
According to Australian aviation consultant Trevor Jensen, fire and emergency services may typically be prepared for a belly-landing,” but this appears unplanned.”