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MN90: Minnesota History in 90 Seconds
on March 27, 2014

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MN90:The Black Box

Home > MN90: Minnesota History in 90 Seconds > MN90:The Black Box

The black box is one of the most crucial parts of an airplane. It’s a recording device built to withstand extreme heat, high impact and water. It tells air safety investigators what happened during a plane crash, helping them to make improvements for safer air travel. Allison Herrera tells us about this important Minnesota invention.

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