The NTSB's preliminary report on the January 31 plane crash in Northeast Philadelphia revealed key details but no cause. The cockpit voice recorder, damaged by impact, did not record the final flight, likely inactive for years. The Enhanced Ground Proximity Warning System was recovered and is under evaluation. There were no distress calls before the crash, and a large debris field marked the incident's severity, resulting in seven fatalities and 24 injuries. A final report detailing the crash's cause may take up to a year to complete.
The crash left a debris field 1,410 feet long and 840 feet wide, highlighting the impact of the incident on the surrounding area.
The NTSB's preliminary report revealed that although the cockpit voice recorder was found, it had not captured any audio from the final flight.
Investigators noted that there was no distress call before the plane crashed, indicating that the crew may not have been aware of impending danger.
The Enhanced Ground Proximity Warning System was recovered from the crash; its analysis could provide crucial flight data for understanding what happened.
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