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The preliminary on-site investigation including surveying of the wreckage plot and taking of surface and aerial photographs of the air crash accident has been completed today (Wednesday).

A spokesman for the Civil Aviation Department said, "The investigation team has passed the aircraft wreckage to the Airport Authority for removal from the scene.

"Off-site investigation which includes gathering of information from passengers, Airport Fire Contingent, Airport Police and others is proceeding.

"The Digital Flight Data Recorder and the Cockpit Voice Recorder were sent to United Kingdom last night. The investigation team is expecting to receive the data for analysis in about two weeks' time," the spokesman added.

End/Wednesday, August 25, 1999

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