Initial probe shows no mechanic malfunction linked to Mozambican air crash

Preliminary investigation shows no suspection of mechanic problems in the Nov. 29 accident of the Mozambican air liner, which left 33 people including one Chinese civilian dead, according to the country's authorities.

The Institute of Civil Aviation of Mozambique (IACM), flight regulator of the country, presented the finding on Saturday in a press conference held in Maputo.

Joao Abreu, director of the Board of Directors of IACM, affirmed that there's no evidence in direction to mechanical malfunction after investigating the electronic cockpit voice recorder (ECVR) and the electronic flight data recorder (ESRD) at the crash site.

"The investigation is still in progress and will be completed within the 30 days period recommended by the International Civil Aviation Organization," said Abreu, adding that the crash of the Embraer product has entered the category of "major accidents".

Meanwhile, Mozambican Minister of Transport and Communications Gabriel Muthisse will depart for Namibia on Sunday to follow the details of the investigation efforts since the day of crush.