"Alaska Airlines Safety Debate: Cockpit Voice Recorder Data Loss Sparks Controversy"
TL;DR
The cockpit voice recorder data from the Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 9, which lost a panel mid-flight, was overwritten, sparking debate over extending recording time. The NTSB is urging the FAA to adopt the 25-hour recording standard, citing safety benefits, while the FAA has raised concerns about cost and privacy implications. The issue has gained urgency following near miss incidents, with the NTSB highlighting 10 investigations since 2018 where the cockpit voice recorder data was overwritten.
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