"Navy spy plane's flight recorder recovered after runway overshoot in Hawaii"

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"Navy spy plane's flight recorder recovered after runway overshoot in Hawaii"
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The flight data recorder of a U.S. Navy spy plane that overshot a runway and landed in the water near Honolulu has been recovered, as authorities investigate the cause of the accident. The Navy's Aircraft Mishap Board is conducting an investigation at Marine Corps Base Hawaii, where the incident occurred. The recorder contains crucial flight parameters, and a hydrographic survey is being conducted to assess the plane's structural integrity and minimize environmental impact during its removal. Concerns have been raised about potential coral reef damage and chemical contamination in the area. The P-8A plane is used for submarine hunting and reconnaissance.

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