The document discusses the black boxes, or flight recorders, that are installed on airplanes. It notes that there are actually two separate recorders: a flight data recorder that collects operational data from sensors, and a cockpit voice recorder that records audio from microphones in the pilot and co-pilot headsets and cockpit. The recorders are designed to survive crashes and help investigators determine the flight path, speed, and what occurred onboard based on the recorded data and audio. Their findings can help identify the cause of accidents.