Underwater Photos: Air France 447 Flight Data Recorder Found

Air France 447 Flight Data Recorder
Johann Peschel / BEA / Reuters

Flight Data Recorder
Shortly before crews found the voice recorder, the flight data recorder was also located at the bottom of the ocean. This photo was released May 1, 2011. Investigators hope that the two recorders will provide clues as to what caused the plane to crash.

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