Who needs to analyze the black box data from MH370?

[Robby999 1,024]

I was just curious as to who would receive custody of the black box from MH370 and analyze the data contained in the event that it is successfully located? It seems that with all the negative press and the fact that most Chinese think that Malysian authorities can not be trusted, who would actually be able to analyze the data and issue a report that most Chinese and other passenger's family members would believe to be credible?

[LibCampFireClub 635]

There are very few laboratories in the world capable of opening and analyzing the flight data recorder and cockpit voice recorders. Australia has a facility, and also the UK and US.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2592093/Laboratory-makes-flight-data-recorders-reveals-secrets-device-solve-MH370-mystery.html

[We Keep Receipts 9,238]

It's Malaysian Airlines black box. They should be the one to analyze it.

[Karee 4,191]

Definitely NOT the Chinese.

[Peikko 1,575]

I don't think this type of data analysis is partisan. There are dedicated professionals who undertake this kind of work and as has been pointed out, these professionals are not available in every back street. They work in laboratories in top class facilities that can be accessed by any authority from around the world that requires the analysis to be performed. I guess a report could be pulled to skew the raw data but the raw data will not be politicized.

[Karee 4,191]

It seems it would be a bad idea to have a government that does not allow itself to be criticized in any way, to be the ones examining the data.

[LibCampFireClub 635]

It's Malaysian Airlines black box. They should be the one to analyze it.

These boxes belong to the manufacturers. Malaysia is not equipped with the proprietary technology to open and analyze the contents.

[Operator 1,927]

ICAO regulations require that the government of the territory where the crash occurs typically has jurisdiction. If it's in international waters it will be the Malaysian government. The US government would be involved also because the aircraft was built in the US.

[LibCampFireClub 635]

France and the United States are today the major States of design and manufacture for the world’s aircraft. As such, they are obligated to either conduct or participate in numerous investigations throughout the world in accordance with Annex 13 to the Convention on International Civil Aviation. In addition, France and the United States are often asked to provide technical assistance, particularly in the readout and analysis of flight recorders, even for investigations that do not meet the specific conditions of Annex 13. Further, in accordance with their international responsibilities, France and the United States must oversee operations and continuing airworthiness of aircraft, as stated in Annexes 6 and 8.

This situation has led the NTSB and BEA to recognize the necessity of replacing the previous MOA with these broader guidelines that would extend to accidents and incidents involving aircraft of a maximum mass of more than 2250kg.

http://www.ntsb.gov/doclib/manuals/FDR_Handbook.pdf

[We Keep Receipts 9,238]

These boxes belong to the manufacturers. Malaysia is not equipped with the proprietary technology to open and analyze the contents.

How do you know this?

[Pooky 3,840]

The party that needs access to the information the most is Boeing. If there was a fault with the aircraft, the manufacturer needs to establish whether it was a one-off, or whether it is a systemic issue that may affect other aircraft of the same type.

Because there are a lot of B777s out there, serving with a lot of airlines.

[LibCampFireClub 635]

How do you know this?

I posted a copy of the black box handbook here:

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/489615-who-needs-to-analyze-the-black-box-data-from-mh370/?p=6927162

There's a lot of information inside for fun and casual Sunday reading.

:-)