[Arrowhead1952]

cabin probably remained intact as it sank into the sea. This would improve the chances that the black box survived without significant damage in the depths below the crash site.

Another reporter who thinks he / she knows something about airplanes.

1. The "black boxes" [flight data and voice recorders] are actually a bright orange.

2. They are located in the tail section of the aircraft, as that is the most likely part to survive a crash intact.

[Star Traveler]

The article did not say anything about the color of the black box. Also, the article did not say anything about the location of the black box, inside the plane.

You’re simply “reading that INTO the article” from your misreading of the article.

[Karl Spooner]

Very early on they said the flight data recorder was turned off. How they knew that is anyone’s guess, unless there was inside information beforehand. We will have to see if they find it and if anything is on it.