The Flight Data Recorder from Northwest flight 188. that overflew the Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport, is displayed at the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) headquarters in Washington, Friday, Oct. 23, 2009 in Washington. AP Photo logo AP Photo 1 month ago

The Flight Data Recorder from Northwest flight 188. that overflew the Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport, is displayed at the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) headquarters in Washington, Friday, Oct. 23, 2009 in Washington.

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