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| Black box from the Russian Superjet 100 that crashed into an Indonesian mountain, killing all on board. Photograph: AFP/Getty |
- Indonesian special forces have found the black box voice and data recorder of a new Russian passenger jet that crashed into a dormant volcano, killing all on board.
- The recorder could help explain the cause of the crash of the Sukhoi Superjet 100, which had been on a short demonstration flight for potential buyers. Indonesian search and rescue agency spokesman Gagah Prakoso said it was found near the tail of the shattered wreck at the bottom of a 500-metre ravine.
- The device was delivered to investigators late on Tuesday. It was badly burned and had lost its orange colour, making it harder for search teams to find it among the trees and heavy brush, Prakoso said.
- The Sukhoi Superjet 100 is Russia's first passenger jet model since the fall of the Soviet Union two decades ago. It was being demonstrated for potential buyers when it hit Mount Salak at 480mph on 9 May.
- Tatang Kurniadi, who heads the country's national safety commission, said he and his Russian colleagues would make a joint official announcement about the black box on Wednesday. The data would be analysed in Indonesia with assistance from Russian experts.
- The Superjet was intended to help resurrect Russia's aerospace industry. The plane was being demonstrated for representatives of Indonesia's domestic airlines, which are among its biggest potential buyers.
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