One of the recorders recovered from the regional jet involved in Wednesday’s collision has sustained water intrusion, according to National Transportation Safety Board Member Todd Inman. Inman mentioned that water intrusion in recorders is not uncommon and is something they frequently encounter in their investigations.
The cockpit voice recorder was exposed to ionized water overnight, and the investigative team took measures to remove the moisture by placing it in a vacuum oven. Inman explained that they are currently inspecting the electric connections to ensure they are prepared for the data download process.
