CCTV9英语新闻：厘清失事原因 GE222黑盒子傍晚回台（在线收听）

The data recorded by the two black boxes onboard GE222 of Taiwan has been successfully downloaded in full. Officials from Taiwan’s aviation safety council said at a press conference Saturday that this is fortunate news, because both black boxes were seriously damaged in the crash. 

TransAsia Airways flight GE 222 crashed on the resort island of Penghu in Taiwan Wednesday evening, claiming the lives of 48 people, and injuring 10 others.

One black box is an audio recorder which recorded microphone audio from the pilot and co-pilot, and broadcasting microphones. The other is an aviation data recorder with 138 specific items. 

Using these items, the investigators will be able to piece together the entire process of the crash. According to normal procedure, one year is needed for a thorough investigation report.

TransAsia Airways flight GE 222 crashed on the resort island of Penghu in Taiwan Wednesday evening, claiming the lives of 48 people, and injuring 10 others.