Devices called “black boxes” on airplanes actually are bright orange or red. Despite this, they have the name “black”.
Of course there’s a reason why it’s called that. We can even call it sad There’s a reason.
First, let’s take a look at what exactly the black box does.

Black boxes; all flight details (with Flight Data Recorder FDR) and sounds in the cockpit (with Cockpit Voice Recorder CVR).
Therefore, they provide crucial data to determine the causes of aircraft accidents. Even analyze the causes of accidents and To improve flight safety They even have an important place.
Let’s get to our real question: why are they called ‘black’ even though they are red?

Because black boxes are only viewed after plane crashes, they do not serve a very encouraging function. Accident data, deaths, “dark” news… All of these find meaning in the color ‘black’ combined with ‘evil’. That is why black boxes are called this name, regardless of their color.
Sources: Pilot Serdar Altunok, Aviation 24
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