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ATSB Sends Garuda Recorders To Manufacturer

Steve Scott

Monday, March 19th, 2007

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Investigation Into Fatal Crash Continues Even though the Flight Data Recorder (FDR) was apparently more damaged than the cockpit voice recorder (CVR), only the FDR has yielded information on the events leading up to the Garuda 737-400 crash on March 7 that killed 22 people of the 140 aboard. Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) Deputy Director Joe Hattley said: "We have tried every method we can to download the cockpit voice recorder, but without success and that includes in-depth consultation…

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