Black Quote by Deborah Hersman
“Black boxes are really important to our investigators. The cockpit voice recorder can give us insight into what's going on with the crew in the cockpit. The flight data recorders can give us insight into what's happening with the performance of the aircraft.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Aviation Safety Panel, 2015
Investigation relies on cockpit and flight data recorders to reconstruct events and performance.
In simple terms: Recorders provide crucial evidence for accident analysis.
Use recorder data to improve safety.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- aircraft accident investigation
- pilot training
- maintenance reviews
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we supplement recorder data with crew interviews?
- What limitations exist in recorder technology?
Recorders may not capture all human factors or intent.